I. Summary On December 5, 2025, the British Columbia Court of Appeal released its reasons in Gitxaała v. British Columbia (Chief Gold Commissioner), 2025 BCCA 430. In this case, Read More
A Watershed Moment: Shamattawa and St. Theresa Point Confirm Canada’s Legal Duties to Provide Safe Drinking Water and Adequate Housing On-Reserve
On December 5, 2025, the Federal Court released two milestone decisions – St. Theresa Point First Nation et al v His Majesty the King in Right of Canada and Read More
JFK Law Partner Nadir André’s latest column on Radio-Canada Espace Autochtones: “Convention de la Baie-James et du Nord québécois : quelles leçons en tirer?”
Read Nadir’s latest column: “Convention de la Baie-James et du Nord québécois : quelles leçons en tirer?” Read More
Federal Budget 2025: Service Cuts, Capital Investments, and “Build, Baby, Build”
Introduction On November 4, 2025, the federal Finance Minister delivered Budget 2025: Canada Strong (“Budget 2025”). Budget 2025 marks a shift in Canada’s economic policy, reflecting global pressures and Read More
Cowichan Tribes and Private Property: Separating Fact from Fiction
Since the BC Supreme Court released Cowichan Tribes v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 BCSC 1490, in August 2025 declaring that the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Nation holds Aboriginal title to lands Read More
A Lawyer’s Retainer is Not a Lottery Ticket: Nootchtai v Nahwegahbow Corbiere Genoodmagejig Barristers and Solicitors
Brief Overview: On October 28, 2025, Justice F.L. Myers of the Ontario Superior Court released an important decision on fair and reasonable legal fees in Ontario. The decision sets Read More
Nations of the North Peace Challenge Alberta’s Land Sales Over Failure to Consult and Protect Treaty 8 Lands
The Nations of the North Peace – Beaver First Nation, Dene Tha’ First Nation, Little Red River Cree Nation and Tallcree Tribal Government – have launched a judicial review Read More
JFK’s Nadir André Comments in APTN News Article: “Innu lawyer warns Quebec’s proposed constitution legislation could be undone in court”
Read what Nadir says in APTN News Article: “Innu lawyer warns Quebec’s proposed constitution legislation could be undone in court” Read More