Our Work

Developed an Impacts to Rights Methodology As part of ongoing negotiations with Teck Resources Limited, Canada, and Alberta on the (now terminated) Teck Frontier Oil Sands Mine Project in northern Alberta, JFK Law LLP developed a first of its kind Impact to Rights methodology that is now the standard for IAAC consultation. This work expanded best practices in environmental and rights assessment methodologies and showcases an ability to push governments and industry to better incorporate Treaty rights into the regulatory process.

Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Port Expansion Accommodation Agreement JFK Law LLP is counsel for a coastal BC First Nation regarding a major port expansion. This resulted in new economic commitments, comprehensive environmental protection and offsetting commitments as well as successfully developing multi-decade accommodation commitments focused on stewardship capacity and working alongside industry and government to implement this agreement in a manner that protects the client’s interests, advances their economic goals, and expands their land base.

First Nation Sovereign Wealth Limited Partnership JFK Law LLP’s Managing Partner, Sara Mainville is very proud of her participation in the negotiations that led to the creation of the First Nation Sovereign Wealth LP (FNSWLP), a partnership of 129 First Nations in Ontario. Directed by a Chiefs’ Committee on Energy, Sara was active in the negotiations that resulted in the commercial transaction between the Province of Ontario and the FNSWLP of 14 million Hydro One shares and $29 million in seed capital to facilitate long-term wealth creation for the partnering First Nations. The lengthy discussions to transaction closing were completed between October 2015 to the final days of December 2017. This work informs the strategic approach to negotiations taken by each member of the JFK Law LLP team .

Marcel Colomb First Nation where JFK Law successfully negotiated the First Nation’s impact benefit agreement with Alamos Gold Inc. for the Lynn Lake Gold Project, as well as various partnerships and joint ventures with the industry partners in relation to the project.

Seafood Producer Partnership with Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government where Nadir André negotiated and structured a partnership agreement between the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government and a major seafood producer

Micmacs of Gesgapegiag Fisheries Rights where Nadir Andre advised on the negotiation of a Fishers Rights Recognition Agreement and provided support in resolving a dispute with a seafood producer