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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.

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.

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.

All roads lead to the Crown: the intersection of Aboriginal title and fee simple land

A November 2024 decision held that Aboriginal title could be declared over land owned by private companies in the province.

‘Agreements must be kept’: Supreme Court applies the honour of the Crown to contracts with Indigenous Peoples

The Supreme Court found that the honour of the Crown can be engaged when governments enter into contracts with Indigenous Peoples.

New hearing ordered for historic youth-led Charter challenge to Ontario’s Cap and Trade Cancellation Act

The Court of Appeal for Ontario has revived a claim by youth activists who argue that the greenhouse gas emissions target set under Ontario’s Cap...

Indigenous Law Insights: year in review and look ahead to 2025

Legal and business professionals in many industries across Canada consider it essential to stay abreast of developments in Indigenous law and...

Supreme Court of Canada applies the Charter to Indigenous government

The Supreme Court of Canada recently settled important questions regarding the interplay between the collective rights of Indigenous peoples and...

Regulation of ‘forever chemicals’ (PFAS) in Canada

The federal government recently announced its intention to designate PFAS as a class of toxic substances under CEPA.