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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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Roger Townshend listed as Aboriginal Law Lawyer of the Year in Toronto
On behalf of OKT, I would like to congratulate one of our founding partners, Roger Townshend, on being selected by the magazine Best Lawyers as the 2017 Toronto Lawyer…
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One year since the political accord: where are we now?
On August 24, 2015, the Premier of Ontario and the Ontario Regional Chief signed a “Political Accord” which formalized an agreement to work together on common goals. Members of the…
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Canada announces new "Additions to Reserve" policy
The Ministry of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (“INAC”) has just released a new Policy Directive on Additions to Reserve (“ATR”) and Reserve Creation. The Directive replaces…
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Summer student opportunity 2017
If you have a demonstrated interest in the area of Aboriginal law, which covers a wide range of practice areas, we encourage you to submit your application. We are a…
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Implications of Northern Gateway decision on Energy East
The Federal Court of Appeal in Gitxaala Nation v. Canada recently quashed the approval of the Northern Gateway Pipeline because of insufficient consultation with First Nations. (Roger…
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Northern Gateway Approval Quashed
In late June 2016, the Federal Court of Appeal, in a split decision, (Gitxaala Nation v. Canada) quashed the approval of Northern Gateway Pipeline, because of insufficient…
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