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First Nations Class Members' Right to Clean Drinking Water is Re-Affirmed by Federal Court
Tuesday, January, 13, 2026
In a decision delivered on December 5, 2025, the Federal Court (the “Court”) in Shamattawa First Nation v Canada (Attorney General),1
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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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OKT tops Lexpert rankings
OKT is proud to be recognized once again by Lexpert magazine as a national leader in the practice of Aboriginal law.
Lexpert conducts extensive surveys of other…
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