Today
Today

Can the Crown Rely on Your IBA?

  • September 02, 2011
  • Peter Landman

Peter Landman discusses the issues with regard to the Crown’s duty to consult when First Nation communities enter into Impact Benefit Agreements (IBA) with proponents.

Tsilhqot'in Nation Revisited

  • September 02, 2011
  • Jonathan Charland

Jonathan Charland revisits the 2007 Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia case, and argues that interpreting the test for Aboriginal title has been rendered difficult by inconsistencies in the jurisprudence.

Message from the Chair

  • September 02, 2011
  • Annie M. Thuan

As my first term as chair comes to an end, I cannot help but reflect on the past activities of the Aboriginal Law Section, as well as look forward to what we have in store for next term.

The 2011 Ron Ellis Award

  • September 01, 2011
  • Mike Johnston

On Thursday, June 2, 2011 (there was no hockey game that night), the colleagues, friends and family of Robert A. Boswell gathered in Toronto to honour him as this year’s recipient of the Ron Ellis Award.

Message From the Chair

  • February 22, 2011
  • Don Thomson

I am privileged to be the Chair for the 2010-2011 term of the Real Property Section Executive of the Ontario Bar Association.

The Supreme Court Limits The Duty To Consult Aboriginal Groups

  • February 22, 2011
  • Jeff Lem

Most lawyers appreciate that, in Canada, the Crown and all of its agencies have a duty, when making decisions which may adversely impact lands which are subject to the claims of Aboriginal peoples, to first consult with the potentially affected First Nations, and then to reasonably accommodate...