Aboriginal law
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UN Working Group calls on Canada to do more to address human rights abroad
A United Nations working group on business and human rights is calling on federal and provincial governments as well as industry associations and companies to bolster their efforts to prevent and address “adverse human rights impacts” of business activities in Canada and abroad.The UN panel lauded the federal government for undertaking some initiatives to deal… Continue reading
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Federal government given 18 months to amend Indian Act
The federal government has been given 18 months to correct discriminatory provisions in the Indian Act that infringe the Charter of Rights and Freedoms after a Quebec judge held that generations of indigenous women have suffered discrimination based on gender.Despite several amendments to the Indian Act, the latest in 2010 in response to a ruling… Continue reading
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First Nations can now pursue claims prior to proving Aboriginal rights and title
First Nations can now bring tort claims founded on Aboriginal rights and title before those rights are formally recognized by a court declaration or government agreement after the Supreme Court of Canada refused to end lawsuits by Aboriginal communities against natural resource companies. The SCC’s decision to dismiss the applications for leave to appeal paves… Continue reading
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Appeal court endorses primacy of treaty rights
In yet another forceful reminder that the Crown must hold consultations that are meaningful, conducted in good faith and held with an open mind, the Quebec Court of Appeal strongly endorsed the primacy of treaty rights of aboriginal peoples under the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement in a decision widely expected to have ramifications… Continue reading
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Inuit using land claims agreements to address the environmental challenges
The Inuit are turning towards land claims agreements to address the environmental challenges. Continue reading
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Native leader condemned to pay $106,000 to his former lawyer
Guillaume Carle, a controversial native leader, was condemned to pay $106,295 to his former lawyer. Continue reading