The Supreme Court of Canada released its decision on the Blood Tribe appeal today, weighing in on treaty obligations and limitation periods.
Here is a breakdown of the decision from the Supreme Court of Canada:Shot Both Sides v. Canada | Case in Brief | Supreme Court of Canada
The full decision is available here: Shot Both Sides v. Canada, 2024 SCC 12 | Supreme Court of Canada
Check out Kate Gunn and Tyler Swan’s "In Brief" summarizing the rulings leading up to the appeal and highlighting its significance for First Nations defending their Treaty rights across the country: In Brief: Jim Shot Both Sides, et al. v. His Majesty the King | First Peoples Law LLP | Kate Gunn and Tyler Swan.
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