On behalf of JFK, we are very pleased to announce that Robert Janes has joined the ranks of Queen’s Counsel. This honour recognizes lawyers of long standing at the Read More
First Nations Artists Profile Series: Chris Sparrow and Rande Cook
By Monique Cotton Periodically on this blog we will be highlighting some of the artists whose work is featured in our offices. On a pedestal that welcomes you to Read More
Calling for renewal: Prime Minister Trudeau unveils plan to repair relations with Canada’s indigenous peoples
Prime Minister Trudeau has announced his government’s plans for rebuilding Canada’s relationship with indigenous peoples. “It is time for a renewed, nation-to-nation relationship with First Nations peoples, one that Read More
Canada Announces Inclusive Approach to Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
This morning federal Ministers Jody Wilson-Raybould (Department of Justice), Carolyn Bennett (Indigenous and Northern Affairs) and Patricia Hajdu (Status of Women) announced the start of the first phase of Read More
Canada’s implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People
JFK Law’s Robert Janes is quoted in this article regarding Canada’s implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Read More
Karey Brooks recognized as Legal Rising Star
JFK Law is pleased to announce that our very own Karey Brooks was recognized as one of Canada’s Legal Rising Stars by Lexpert. This award represents a well deserved Read More
Trudeau’s directions to Cabinet Ministers may spell “No” to the Northern Gateway Pipeline Project
In June 2014, Justin Trudeau stated that, if made Prime Minister, he would not allow the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline Project to proceed, given concerns about the environmental review Read More
Highlights of the Ministerial Letters
On November 13, 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote (and for the first time released) the mandate letters issued to instruct the newly-appointed Cabinet Ministers on the government’s priorities Read More