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Significant Changes Announced for Aboriginal Consultation in Alberta

On April 2, 2013, the Government of Alberta released a revised draft of its First Nations consultation policy, corporate guidelines and consultation matrix for review and comment. This policy calls for significant changes to...more

4/22/2013 - Aboriginal Consultation Office Canada Consultation Disclosure Requirements First Nations

Ontario’s Highest Court Confirms Province Has Exclusive Right to “Take Up” Crown Land

On March 18, 2013, the Ontario Court of Appeal confirmed that Ontario has the right to “take up” Crown land for mining and forestry without federal authorization. This ruling confirms that in exercising its rights and powers...more

3/26/2013 - Canada Federalism Forestry Mining

Alberta First Nations Challenge Constitutionality of Federal Regulatory Reforms

On January 8, 2012, the Mikisew Cree First Nation and the Frog Lake First Nation (the First Nations), both located in Alberta, filed notices of application (the Applications) with the Federal Court seeking judicial review of...more

1/10/2013 - CEAA First Nations Fisheries Act Jobs Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act

Alberta Court of Appeal Decides Panel Not Required to Determine Adequacy of Crown’s Aboriginal Consultation

On November 26, 2012, the Alberta Court of Appeal released the decision of Justice Slatter denying leave to appeal a decision made by the Joint Review Panel (the Panel) established to evaluate Shell Canada’s application to...more

12/1/2012 - Aboriginal Issues Energy Mining Oil Sands Permits

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