In honour of International Women’s Day 2019, JFK members are highlighting the contributions of a number of Indigenous women. Nora Bernard Nora Bernard was a Canadian Mi’kmaq activist who sought compensation for survivors of Read More
“The Polluter Pays” – The Supreme Court of Canada rules that energy companies must clean up old oil and gas wells before paying off creditors
Canada’s Supreme Court has ruled that when energy companies go bankrupt, the cleanup of their old oil and gas wells must take priority over paying off creditors. This is Read More
Supreme Court says the Duty to Consult does not apply to development of laws; but still applies to the application of legislation which may adversely impact s.35 rights
In the SCC’s most recent Aboriginal law case, Mikisew Cree First Nation v. Canada (Governor General in Council), 2018 SCC 40, the question at issue was whether the Crown had Read More
Tsilhqot’in Nation Secures Injunction Preventing Taseko From Commencing Drilling Program Until Appeal is Determined
The Tsilhqot’in Nation, represented by Tim Dickson and Aria Laskin of JFK Law, has succeeded in its application for an interlocutory injunction preventing Taseko Mines Limited from carrying out exploratory Read More
JFK Law’s Truth and Reconciliation Action Committee 2018 Status Report
JFK Law’s Truth and Reconciliation Action Committee is pleased to present our 2018 Status Report which summarizes our progress towards implementing our Reconciliation Action Plan. The Report also outlines our Read More
Ontario Court reaffirms that the duty to consult requires “real engagement aimed at promoting … reconciliation”
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