This morning, the Supreme Court of Canada released its highly anticipated decision in the Restoule appeal, weighing in on the Crown’s promise to increase annuity payments under the Robinson Huron and Robinson Superior Treaties.
This case has important implications for First Nations defending their Treaty rights across the country.
Check out the Court’s decision here: Ontario (Attorney General) v. Restoule, 2024 SCC 27.
Here is a link to the Court’s summary of the decision: Case in Brief.
To learn more about the implications of Restoule and for an overview of the decisions leading up to the Supreme Court of Canada, read Kate Gunn and Cody O’Neil’s previous blog post here: Treaty Rights at the Supreme Court of Canada: Restoule Appeal