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Bill Five: Risky Business in Ontario
Thursday, May 8, 2025 | Part 1
On April 17, 2025, the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 20251,…
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Supporting the Next Generation of Indigenous Legal Education at UVic Law
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Last week, OKT was proud to sponsor the closing event marking the grand opening of the University of Victoria’s new Indigenous Law Wing. We were honoured…
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OKT Podcast – Reflecting on 25 Years
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Marking OKT’s 25th anniversary, this episode brings together reflections from founders Roger Townshend, Nancy Kleer, and John Olthuis with responses from partners Cathy Guirguis, Larry Innes,…
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OKT Ranked Band 1 in Chambers Canada 2026
Thursday, September 25, 2025
OKT is proud to share that we have been included in the 2026 edition of Chambers Canada, with recognition at both the firm and individual levels.
We are…
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Celebrating Excellence: Renée Pelletier Awarded Lawyer of the Year 2026
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Congratulations to OKT Partner Renée Pelletier, who is honoured as “Lawyer of the Year” in Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice in the 2026 edition of The…
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OKT Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™
Thursday, September 4, 2025
OKT is proud to share that 16 of our lawyers have been recognized by their peers in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™.
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The Historic Cowichan Decision: Aboriginal Title Declared to Fee Simple Land
Thursday, August 28, 2025
On August 7, 2025, the Supreme Court of British Columbia released its precedent-setting decision in Cowichan Tribes v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 BCSC 1490 (“Cowichan”).