Aboriginal Law Report

April 10, 2016

By Bruce McIvor

Here's our update for the week ending April 10, 2016.

In the News

The Alberta provincial government renewed its support for proposed pipelines.

Notley demands a 'yes' on pipeline for Alberta oil as province struggles with deficit

Fulfilment of treaty land entitlement obligations to First Nations has become an issue in the Manitoba election.

Committee wants party leaders to commit to completing treaty land entitlement claims within 10 years
Manitoba First Nations say fulfil promise and turn over more treaty land

Saskatchewan First Nations are optimistic about a possible negotiated settlement for their treaty annuity payment specific claim.

In response to intense opposition from First Nations and non-Indigenous people, the British Columbia provincial government has committed to a review of sewer sludge regulations.

Although the mining sector is in a downturn, the discussion about if, when and how to develop the Ring of Fire in northern Ontario continues.

Questions continued to be asked about British Columbia's planned Site C dam on the Peace River.

A landless British Columbia First Nation working to acquire its own reserve is facing opposition from local non-Indigenous people.

South Campbell River residents oppose First Nation reserve

A new British Columbia treaty came into effect.

Tla'amin Nation finalize treaty with B.C., Canada

While Indigenous people continue to have differing views on proposed LNG developments in British Columbia, the provincial NDP came out against a project on the north coast.

In Australia, a debate emerged about 'settlers' vs 'invaders'.

Australia wasn’t ‘found’: it was invaded by Britain

The issue of constitutionally protected Indigenous language rights is gathering growing support.

Constitutional challenge looks to revive aboriginal languages

Lawyers, including yours truly, continue to debate the past, present and future of the duty to consult and accommodate.

An Uneasy Duty

From the Courts

The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled on the question of retaining the records of residential school survivors.

Court ruling gives residential school survivors control over abuse testimony

The Alberta Court of Queen's Bench struck out a claim brought by members of the Mikisew Cree First Nation challenging an agreement settling a treaty entitlement lawsuit.