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Good corporate governance must take into account Aboriginal rights
Monday, October 21, 2024
The Supreme Court recently refused to hear the appeal in Thomas v Rio Tinto Alcan Inc, 2024 BCCA 62 [Saik’uz]. In Saik’uz, the British Columbia Court…
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Ontario continues to throw environmental pre-caution to the wind with Bill 197
On Tuesday, the Ontario government passed the Omnibus COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 (aka Bill 197) which makes significant changes to Ontario’s environmental assessment (EA) process. How exactly these changes…
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Sovereignty Begins at Home: Inuit and the Northwest Passage
The fabled Northwest Passage, connecting the world’s two largest oceans along the northern coast of North America through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, is fast becoming a present-day reality. Non-Inuit have…
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OKT is once again "most frequently recommended" for Aboriginal Law in 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…
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What First Nations Need to Know About Elections During the COVID-19 Emergency
Elections in a Time of Emergency
During the COVID-19 pandemic, First Nations’ stable governance is vital for ensuring community health and safety. For many First Nations with elections scheduled during…
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How Jordan’s Principle Can Help Support First Nations and Inuit Children Through COVID-19 & Beyond
How Can Jordan’s Principle Help First Nations and Inuit Children?
Jordan’s Principle is a legal principle that is named after Jordan River Anderson, a First Nations child who suffered unnecessarily…
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Solving the Indian Act by-law enforcement issue: Prosecution of Indian Act by-laws
As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, intense fears and anxieties are being felt in First Nations communities across the country, as well as in other Indigenous communities. For many First Nations,…
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