Eabametoong First Nation, represented by Robert J. M. Janes, QC and Krista Robertson of JFK Law, has succeeded in its application to set aside a mining exploration permit issued by Read More
National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21
On Thursday, June 21, Canada celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day. Since 1982, national Indigenous leaders and organizations called for the creation of a national holiday to celebrate the unique Read More
Of Interest Bulletin – June 2018
Here are some of the events, stories and articles that recently caught the attention of JFK Law’s lawyers and staff. EVENT: National Indigenous Day, June 21, 2018. National Indigenous Read More
Canadian Impact Assessment Act, Regulations and the Duty to Consult
The proposed Canadian Impact Assessment Act (“CIAA”) introduced this February has been a topic of discussion and debate over the past few months, with many wondering how it will Read More
CBC Interview with Robert Freedman on White River First Nation
Click ‘play’ below to listen to JFK’s Robert Freedman discuss White River First Nation’s concerns with the proposed Goldcorp Coffee Creek mine project on CBC’s radio program – A Read More
Beaver Lake Cree Nation Files Application for Advance Costs
Beaver Lake Cree Nation filed an application for Advance Costs in its constitutional challenge against Canada and Alberta. JFK’s Karey Brooks discusses the case and the recent filing in this CBC Article. Read More
Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench confirms that the Crown owes a duty of procedural fairness in determining whether the duty to consult is triggered
A recent Alberta decision has rejected the province’s argument that it does not owe a duty of procedural fairness to First Nations in determining whether the Crown’s duty to Read More
Rose Singh, President of the BC Paralegal Association
JFK would like to recognize Rose Singh, our firm’s Practice Manager and Senior Paralegal, who was elected President of the BC Paralegal Association last night. Rose works tirelessly to Read More