WestJet has lost its attempt to have a class action sexual harassment claim tossed from the BC Supreme Court. The Claim, brought by Mandalena Lewis on behalf of all Read More
Springbank Dam in the news
Opposition to the proposed Springbank Dam west of Calgary grows as the project costs sky rocket by nearly $100 million and the Tsuut’ina Nation expresses concerns over impact to Read More
Of Interest Bulletin – July 2017
Here are some of the stories, articles, cases and reports that caught the attention of JFK Law’s lawyers and staff this month. IN THE NEWS Senate Committee on Transport Read More
Clayton Leonard speaking at the Annual General Assembly of First Nations in Regina
On July 26, 2017, Clayton Leonard will be speaking at the Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly in Regina, SK, on First Nations’ rights to safe drinking water Read More
JFK Law Welcomes Stacey Jessiman de Nanteuil
Stacey Jessiman de Nanteuil has joined the JFK Law team to help us better serve First Nations, Indigenous persons and other organizations and individuals seeking solutions for their economic Read More
House of Commons Committee Recommends Significant Changes to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to address Indigenous Concerns
On June 15, 2017, the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development released its study into the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, entitled Healthy Environment, Healthy Canadians, Healthy Economy: Read More
Mark Gustafson interviewed by the Globe and Mail on UNESCO report
JFK’s Mark Gustafson was recently interviewed by the Globe and Mail on UNESCO’s report on Canada’s failure to protect Wood Buffalo National Park. Click here to read the article. Read More
Supreme Court of Canada to Hear Appeal About Whether Duty to Consult Applies to Development of Legislation
The Supreme Court of Canada announced today that it would hear an appeal from the Mikisew Cree First Nation about whether Canada breached its duty to consult when drastically Read More