Category Archives: Aboriginal

All I Want for Christmas is the Justification for Shell Jackpine

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski PDF Version: All I Want for Christmas is the Justification for Shell Jackpine Case Commented On: Adam v Canada (Environment), [2014] FC 1185 On December 9, 2014, the Federal Court rendered its decision in Adam v. Canada … Continue reading →

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The Supreme Court’s Other Opportunity to Revisit Adverse Effects Discrimination under the Charter: Taypotat v Taypotat

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan and Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: The Supreme Court’s Other Opportunity to Revisit Adverse Effects Discrimination under the Charter: Taypotat v Taypotat Case Commented On: Taypotat v Taypotat, 2012 FC 1036; rev’d 2013 FCA 192; leave to … Continue reading →

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A Revised Aboriginal Consultation Direction issued to the Alberta Energy Regulator

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Giorilyn Bruno

By: Giorilyn Bruno and Nigel Bankes PDF Version: A Revised Aboriginal Consultation Direction issued to the Alberta Energy Regulator Direction and Decision Commented On: Energy Ministerial Order 105/2014 /  Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Ministerial Order 53/2014; Prosper Petroleum Ltd., … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court of Canada grants Leave to Appeal in Daniels

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Admin

Case commented on: Harry Daniels et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen as represented by The Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development et al, 2013 FC 6, varied 2014 FCA 101; leave granted November 20, 2014 (SCC) (35945) Yesterday … Continue reading →

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The Uncertain Status of the Doctrine of Interjurisdictional Immunity on Reserve Lands

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes and Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: The Uncertain Status of the Doctrine of Interjurisdictional Immunity on Reserve Lands Case Commented On: Sechelt Indian Band v. British Columbia (Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act, Dispute Resolution Officer), 2013 BCCA 262, … Continue reading →

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