Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental

Recent developments in Aboriginal title

After some major recent decisions, the legal doctrine of Aboriginal title continues to evolve.

PDAC 2025: amid so much uncertainty, where do we go from here?

The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) annual convention is typically an opportunity for the mining industry to celebrate...

From consultation to consent: the integration of UNDRIP in Canadian law

A recent decision on a nuclear disposal facility considers how the UNDRIP principles should be interpreted in the context of Canadian laws.

Supreme Court clarifies abuse of process in Aboriginal claims

A recent SCC decision clarifies the application of the abuse of process doctrine in cases involving Indigenous litigants and the duty to consult.

Hydro-Québec held liable under principle of honour of the Crown

The Québec Superior Court has reinforced the need for greater respect in negotiations between agents of the Crown and Indigenous communities.

Indigenous Law Insights: Hydro-Québec in violation of the honour of the Crown

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Drawing a line in the sand: Ontario Court of Appeal rules part of Sauble Beach belongs to Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation

The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that part of Sauble Beach belongs to the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation.

Québec adopts its regulation prohibiting motor vehicles and internal combustion engines by 2035

On December 16, 2024, Québec adopted the Regulation prescribing certain prohibitions as regards motor vehicles and internal combustion engines (the...

Indigenous Law Insights: the Crown’s honour in Indigenous contracts and new ‘reconciliatory’ approach to breach damages

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Canada and Manitoba Métis Federation sign landmark self-government treaty

We discuss the main elements of the landmark self-government treaty and remaining areas of uncertainty.