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Indigenous Law Insights – January 2026

Stay current with the latest developments in Indigenous law and policy across Canada by joining Osler’s Indigenous Law Insights, a monthly...

UNDRIP in B.C. law: Court of Appeal confirms immediate effect and targets mineral claim regime

B.C. has been instructed by the courts to resolve the inconsistencies between the province’s mineral claims regime and UNDRIP rights and standards.

Reconciling Aboriginal title and private property rights on unceded land

In the intersection between Aboriginal title and private property rights, the courts are addressing questions about land ownership on unceded...

The longest trial, a big impact: Cowichan’s Aboriginal title victory

A landmark decision in B.C. has created uncertainty for governments, fee simple landowners and Indigenous communities with overlapping title claims.

Indigenous Law Insights: Aboriginal title and fee simple interests

In our September webinar, Richard King, partner and Co-Chair of the Regulatory, Indigenous, and Environmental Group, and Lindsay Burgess, associate...

‘Deal with this escape hatch’ – B.C. Securities Commission calls for bankruptcy law reform following Supreme Court of Canada decision

The recent decision in Poonian v. British Columbia has prompted the B.C. Securities Commission to call for bankruptcy law reform.

B.C. Securities Commission issues first administrative penalty under new regime

On November 17, 2023, the B.C. Securities Commission (the BCSC) issued a $12,000 administrative penalty to Capstone Asset Management Inc. (Capstone)...