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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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Message to our clients on OKT LLP's response to COVID-19
In response to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, OKT wants to share information about the steps we are taking to protect the health and safety of our First Nation and…
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The B.C. Supreme Court's Decision in Coastal Gaslink: A Missed Opportunity to Provide Instruction on Exclusivity and Consent
On the last day of 2019, the Supreme Court of British Columbia released its decision in Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. v. Huson. The decision of Madam Justice Church grants an…
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Partner Announcement
OKT is very excited to announce that, commencing January 1, 2020, Judith Rae has been admitted to the partnership!
Judith joined OKT in 2008 and continued with the firm…
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Consultation at the High End of the Spectrum: A Primer
What kind of cases require deep consultation?
The extent of consultation and accommodation required in a given case depends on the strength of the claim to an Aboriginal right, treaty…
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Questions on Implementing C-92?
This blog was updated in January 2020. The OKT slides linked below have been replaced with an updated version
The new Federal Child Welfare Law comes into effect January 1st. It applies…
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Cancellation of Renewable Energy Contracts Disproportionately Hits First Nations and Local Communities
The dust is beginning to settle on the Doug Ford Government’s July 5, 2018 order to cancel 758 renewable energy projects in Ontario. What is emerging…
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