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
The Crown’s Duty to Determine, Recognize and Respect Aboriginal Title
Tim Dickson has published an article in September’s issue of The Advocate arguing that the Crown has a legal duty, arising from its assertion of sovereignty in 1846 over Read More
Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms: Trial Judges Required to Consider Evidence of Aboriginal Title in All Parts of the Claim Area
Overview On Wednesday August 30, 2023, the Ontario Court of Appeal became the first appellate court in Canada to rule on the issue of Aboriginal title to submerged lands. Read More
BC Supreme Court on Mineral Exploration: One Step Forward Two Steps Back
On September 26, the British Columbia Supreme Court released its long awaited decision in Gitxaala v. British Columbia (Chief Gold Commissioner) 2023 BCSC 1680. This decision deals with the Read More
JFK Law Vancouver has Moved!
We are pretty excited to announce that our Vancouver office has moved to a new location. As of October 1, 2023 our Vancouver office is located at: Suite 260, Read More
The Nation prepares to honour Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
CONTENT WARNING: Residential School and Related Traumas JFK Law offices will be closed on Saturday, September 30, to recognize Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Read More
JFK Law Ranks Band 1 in Chambers Canada Guide 2024! Strong Lawyer Rankings too!
JFK Law is thrilled to be recognized as a Band 1 law firm by Chambers’ Canada 2024 – Aboriginal Law Representation of Indigenous Peoples! We want to congratulate Robert Read More
JFK Welcomes JC Steele
JFK is pleased to introduce JC Steele to our team. JC Steele joins us as an associate based out of Toronto office. She is a member of Cote First Read More