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Commentary: #Nevsun and the Canadian Mining Experience
This is a commentary on a decision to have Canadian courts hear a case determining liability of Canadian mining company.

Naomi Sayers
Jun 23, 20195 min read


#CindyGladue: My thoughts
My thoughts on R v Barton or the Cindy Gladue appeal.

Naomi Sayers
May 24, 20193 min read


Dear Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, P.C.
Dear Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, P.C. It’s been just over three years since I wrote my first open letter to you. You were named...

Naomi Sayers
Feb 13, 20195 min read


Bill C-69
Note: While this discussion refers to bill C-69, the discussion focuses solely on the changes to the National Energy Board and the...

Naomi Sayers
Feb 2, 20193 min read


Directive on Civil Litigation Involving Indigenous Peoples
The Attorney General of Canada (“AG”) issued a directive on civil litigation involving Indigenous peoples. The directive is part of the...

Naomi Sayers
Jan 14, 20192 min read


The Modern Slavery Act: The Proposed Canadian Version
In early December 2018, Liberal MP John McKay tabled Bill C-423. The private member’s bill, if passed, will come into force on January 1,...

Naomi Sayers
Jan 8, 20193 min read


Exploration on Indigenous Lands and Exploitation of Indigenous Bodies
In light of the recent protests and arrests at the Unist'ot'en Camp, I have been left sitting with wondering what to write or share. I...

Naomi Sayers
Jan 8, 201912 min read


2018: In Review
Generally, I have traditionally provided a snapshot of my top 10 writings from the past year. However, given that I have written in a...

Naomi Sayers
Jan 2, 20191 min read


Commentary: Yaiguage v Chevron Corporation
This commentary was originally published on the Ontario Bar Association's Aboriginal Law Section under Recent Articles here. During the...

Naomi Sayers
Jan 2, 20198 min read
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