On February 8, 2018, the Federal Government unveiled its long awaited changes to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012, the National Energy Board Act, and the Navigation Protection Read More
The Federal Government’s Announcement on Launching a National Engagement on Indigenous Rights
Today the federal government announced the launch of a national engagement on the recognition of Indigenous rights, which is intended to culminate in the development of the Recognition and Read More
Fisheries Act changes welcomed by scientists, while industry groups say they’ll wait and see
JFK’s Jeff Langlois was quoted in the National Post this week discussing changes to the Fisheries Act. Click here to read the article. Read More
Eabametoong First Nation in Court on February 7 and 8, 2018
Robert Janes and Krista Robertson of JFK will be in Divisional Court in Toronto on February 7 and 8, 2018 on behalf of the Eabametoong First Nation. Eabametoong is asking Read More
Robert Janes Chairing ‘Indigenous Law 2018: Current Issues’ in Vancouver
JFK’s Robert Janes will be chairing this conference on April 25th & 26th, 2018. He will also speak on the topic of Consultation and the Regulatory Approval Process. For Read More
Mikisew Cree First Nation Challenge at the Supreme Court of Canada
Today, JFK’s Robert Janes, Karey Brooks, Estella White and Read More
WestJet Loses Application to Strike Sexual Harassment Claim
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
Supreme Court of Canada Releases Important Decision on Duty to Consult and Protection of Sacred Places
Today the Supreme Court of Canada released a much awaited decision regarding a challenge to a proposed ski-hill resort on the basis that approving the project will desecrate a Read More