Giving Alberta bitumen access to tidewater was an issue that dominated the last government’s resource development agenda. Multiple projects have been proposed, including the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline, the Enbridge Read More
Yukon Court of Appeal kills Yukon’s Peel Watershed plan, but parties sent back to the drawing board
On November 4, 2015, the Yukon Court of Appeal released its decision about Yukon’s adoption of a land use plan for the Peel Watershed. The decision is a mixed Read More
Who will be represented in Justin Trudeau’s first Cabinet?
Newly-elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce the appointment of the Liberal government’s first Cabinet on November 4th. Trudeau has announced that his Cabinet will be smaller, Read More
Federal Court puts a hold on disclosure requirements under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act
Earlier this year Canada took five First Nations (Sawridge, Athabasca Chipewyan, Onion Lake Cree, Thunderchild and the Ochapowace) to court for not disclosing their financial information, as required under Read More
Back to School with a Vision for Reconciliation
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission issued its report in June 2015. Its findings were a profound call to action and provide a vital record for our country’s history and Read More
The High Stakes in TWU v. The Law Society of British Columbia: Ensuring Equal Access to the Legal Profession
On August 25, 2015 Chief Justice Hinkson will hear Trinity Western University’s Petition against the Law Society of British Columbia for refusing to grant approval of its proposed faculty Read More
Implications of Chartrand v. British Columbia for Treaty First Nations
First Nations with historic treaties will be interested in a recent decision from the BC Court of Appeal. In Chartrand v. British Columbia (Forest Lands, and Natural Resource Operations), Read More
UN Human Rights Committee Report Questions Canada’s Treatment of Aboriginal People
On July 23, 2015, the United Nations Human Rights Committee released a report that seriously questions Canada’s treatment of Aboriginal people. The Committee assesses Canada’s compliance with the International Read More