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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.

Recent developments in Aboriginal title

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

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.

Developing Canada’s critical minerals for energy transition

Regulatory reform in the mining sector is needed to cultivate the development of Canada’s critical minerals for energy transition.

Federal government announces constitutionally questionable oil and gas sector emissions cap

Utilizing a cap-and-trade system, the proposed regulations would require the sector to reduce emissions by 35% below 2019 emissions by 2030.

Indigenous Law Insights: Mineral tenure and First Nations internal governance disputes

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

Blueberry River First Nations files claim against B.C. for the Gundy Plan

The claim raises important questions about BRFN governance and the implementation challenges inherent in the BRFN Agreement.

Amendments to Impact Assessment Act released – triage or major surgery?

The Canadian federal government has released draft amendments to the Impact Assessment Act responding to the October 2023 constitutional reference.

B.C. recognizes Haida Nation’s title to Haida Gwaii — what the historic agreement makes clear, and questions remaining

A recent agreement between B.C. and the Council of the Haida Nation is one of very few instances in which Aboriginal title has been formally...