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The federal and provincial Indigenous relationship ministries have been given strong reconciliation based mandates with similar themes, including goals such as the resolution of claims, honouring and implementing historic treaties, and recognizing the rights of all Indigenous Peoples.

In January 2016, after almost nine years of litigation, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal found that the Government of Canada is discriminating against First Nations children in the provision of child welfare services.

A lively discussion about what changes may come following the decision, what questions remain unanswered, and implications for the division of powers.

Canadian Lawyer examines how defence lawyers are grappling with how to wrap their minds around the implications of Saik’uz First Nation and Stellat’en First Nation v. Rio Tinto Alcan. OBA Aboriginal Law Section member David McRobert is quoted.

Receive expert insights on emerging trends and recent developments.

The latest developments impacting the duty to consult and economic participation in natural resource projects.

In the last couple of years the federal government has introduced a number of legislative changes that affect Aboriginal communities. Get yourself up to date with this timely program: learn more about these changes.

Whether you are working in the area of criminal law, Aboriginal law, constitutional law, or the public sector, do not miss this opportunity to join this important discussion of the scope of an accused's right under ss.11(d) and (f) of the Charter, to representativeness of the jury roll, and what the province must do to ensure that right is not violated.

The Buzz in Aboriginal Law - Hot Topics, Emerging Issues &...Game Changers

The duty of the federal and provincial Crown to consult with Aboriginal peoples is well-established in law; the application of this duty in the administrative law context is less clearly developed.