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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.

#CindyGladue: My thoughts

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

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...