Author Archives: Robert Hamilton

About Robert Hamilton

BA (St. Thomas University), JD (University of New Brunswick); LLM (York University); PhD (University of Victoria). Associate Professor.

Blueberry River First Nation and the Piecemeal Infringement of Treaty 8

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Robert Hamilton

By: Robert Hamilton & Nick Ettinger PDF Version: Blueberry River First Nation and the Piecemeal Infringement of Treaty 8 Case Commented On: Yahey v British Columbia, 2021 BCSC 1287 (CanLII) In a highly anticipated decision, the Supreme Court of British … Continue reading →

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The Standard of Review and the Duty to Consult and Accommodate Indigenous Peoples: What is the Impact of Vavilov? Part 2

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Robert Hamilton

By: Howard Kislowicz and Robert Hamilton  PDF Version: The Standard of Review and the Duty to Consult and Accommodate Indigenous Peoples: What is the Impact of Vavilov? Part 2 Case Commented On: Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) v Vavilov, … Continue reading →

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The Standard of Review and the Duty to Consult and Accommodate Indigenous Peoples: What is the Impact of Vavilov? Part 1

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Robert Hamilton

By: Howard Kislowicz and Robert Hamilton PDF Version:  The Standard of Review and the Duty to Consult and Accommodate Indigenous Peoples: What is the Impact of Vavilov? Part 1 Case Commented On: Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) v Vavilov, … Continue reading →

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Albexit/Wexit/Albwexit and the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Robert Hamilton

By: Robert Hamilton and David V. Wright PDF Version: Albexit/Wexit/Albwexit and the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Matter Commented On: Secession by Alberta or Western Provinces  Talk of western alienation has been on the rise over the past year, reaching a … Continue reading →

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Uncertainty and Indigenous Consent: What the Trans-mountain decision tells us about the current state of the Duty to Consult.

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Robert Hamilton

By: Robert Hamilton PDF Version: Uncertainty and Indigenous Consent: What the Trans-mountain decision tells us about the current state of the Duty to Consult. Case Commented On: Tsleil-Waututh Nation v. Canada (Attorney General) 2018 FCA 153 In a highly anticipated … Continue reading →

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