Indigenous Indigenous

Indigenous Law Insights: a look at the duty to consult test and declaratory relief

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

Grassy Narrows brings the battle over mining claims and the duty to consult to Ontario

A notice of application alleges that the Ontario Mining Act violates a First Nation's treaty rights and contravenes principles laid out in the UNDRIP.

Indigenous Law Insights: Tribunal consultation and Indigenous business procurement

Staying abreast of developments in Indigenous law and policy is critical for legal and business professionals in many industries across Canada....

BC Hydro’s request for proposals reinforces foundation for Indigenous participation in clean energy future

We address the actions taken by power authorities across Canada to encourage Indigenous participation in new energy-generating projects.

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.

Indigenous Law Insights: SCC interpretation of individual charter rights vs. collective Indigenous rights and federal duty to consult breach

Staying abreast of developments in Indigenous law and policy is critical for legal and business professionals in many industries across Canada. To...

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...

Indigenous Law Insights: Thomas v. Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. nuisance claims defence and B.C.’s revised Land Act update

Brodie Noga, an associate in Osler's Litigation Group shared his insights

Indigenous Law Insights: River Dena Council v. Yukon Indigenous mining project consultation and the SCC upholds Bill C-92 constitutionality

Staying abreast of developments in Indigenous law and policy is critical for legal and business professionals in many industries across Canada. To...

Indigenous Law Insights: Bill C-61, proposed First Nations Clean Water Act and B.C.’s distinctions-based approach primer

Members of our Indigenous Law group will deliver timely and practical information about what these developments mean for your business.