We’re excited to share some news about a significant milestone for our firm. After almost a decade of dedicated leadership, Robert Janes is passing the role as managing partner Read More
Happy Holidays from JFK LLP
Each year JFK Law collaborates with an Indigenous child or youth on our year-end card to showcase their artwork. This year we collaborated with Geleena Martin, from Cowichan Tribes. Geleena (15 Read More
Quebec Superior Court relies on UNDRIP to prescribe new section 35(1) test in R v White and Montour
On November 1, 2023 the Quebec Superior Court released its R v Montour decision (2023 QCSC 4154) in which it recasts the section 35(1) test for Aboriginal rights in Read More
The Challenges with Indigenous Class Actions and Contingency Fees in the Era of Indigenous Self-Determination
Introduction In recent years, there have been an increasing number of class action lawsuits alleging systemic discrimination against Indigenous peoples resulting in large financial settlements – and large payments Read More
Summary Report Cites Sara Mainville’s Presentation on Anishinaabe Law-Making at National Gathering on the Recovery of Missing Children and Unmarked Burial Sites
In March 2023, the Office of the Independent Special Interlocutor to Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools released the Summary Report on Read More
JFK Law named as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms by Globe and Mail
Once again we are honoured to announce that JFK Law LLP is on The Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2024, and specifically recognized in the areas Read More
What’s Next for Canada’s Impact Assessment Regime, and what it means for Indigenous Communities (Part 2 of 2)
It has been four weeks since the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its decision that the federal Impact Assessment Act, S.C. 2019, c. 28, s. 1 (the “Act” or Read More
The Federal Impact Assessment Act – a Bridge Too Far Says the SCC (Part 1 of 2)
On October 13, 2023 the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC” or “Court”) issued its decision Reference re Impact Assessment Act, 2023 SCC 23, Impact Assessment Act, S.C. 2019, c. 28, Read More