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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...

Indigenous Law Insights: Alberta’s consultation regime and section 89 of Indian Act

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

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...

Indigenous Law Insights: advancing resource and infrastructure projects in Canada

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

Some things last forever: Government of Canada proposes regulatory measures for PFAS

The Government of Canada intends to introduce additional regulatory instruments to further restrict the manufacture and use of PFAS.

Guidance published for reporting to the Federal Plastics Registry – Phase 1

We explore the Federal Plastics Registry’s and Guide for Phase 1 Reporting’s key elements, the reporting standard, and implications for industry.

Major developments in Indigenous law in 2025

2025 has already seen several important developments touching on Aboriginal rights, the duty to consult, UNDRIP, land-use planning and more.

Recent decisions on the duty to consult, treaty rights and legislative updates

We discuss a few recent decisions and new legislation affecting the duty to consult and treaty rights.

Key legal updates on Aboriginal rights

The doctrine of Aboriginal rights continues to evolve.