indigenous peoples
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Quebec appeals landmark ruling that affirms self-governance for Indigenous peoples
The Quebec government will appeal an Appeal Court decision that marked the first time the courts have clearly recognized a self-government right as a right of all Indigenous peoples in Canada. Continue reading
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Canadian Constitution architecture dramatically altered following Quebec Appeal Court decision, according to experts
The architecture of the Canadian Constitution has been dramatically altered, with the emergence of a third level of government, after the Quebec Court of Appeal ruled that Indigenous people possess an existing right of self-government that is protected by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, according to legal experts. Continue reading
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Supreme Court of Canada clarifies duty to consult
The Supreme Court of Canada shed new light on the Crown’s constitutional duty to consult with Aboriginal communities and clarified the role and obligation of decision-making bodies in two separate decisons that has the potential of providing greater predictability for natural resources companies seeking regulatory approval. In companion decisions, the nation’s highest court handed mixed… Continue reading
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Appeal court postpones ruling that would have suspended Indian status registrations
The Quebec Court of Appeal granted a safeguard order today that temporarily postpones a court ruling that would have suspended new Indian status registrations as of July 4th. Quebec Court of Appeal Justice Nicholas Kasirer granted the Attorney General of Canada leave to appeal from a June 27th decision that refused to extend for a… Continue reading
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New Indian status registrations in jeopardy
A suspension on new Indian status registrations could begin new week unless the Quebec Court of Appeal issues a safeguard order. Continue reading
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Federal and provincial governments need to demonstrate “stronger engagement” towards duty to consult, says UN panel
Federal and provincial governments “need” to demonstrate a “stronger engagement” towards conducting meaningful consultations with indigenous communities, according to a United Nations working group on business and human rights.The duty to consult takes on added weight given that extensive mining and oil and gas extraction in several indigenous territories is “accompanied” by significant adverse environment… Continue reading