NS Government: Two New Judges Appointed to Provincial and Family Court
Press Release Aleta Cromwell of Shubenacadie East and Perry Borden of Middle Sackville have been appointed as Nova Scotia’s newest judges. They will sit on both the provincial court and…
Media Release and Legal Backgrounder: First Nations “extremely disappointed” by Supreme Court of Canada’s refusal to hear TMX appeal, but vow to keep fighting
Press Release July 2, 2020 – Vancouver (Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Territory) – The Squamish Nation, Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Coldwater Indian Band have been denied leave to appeal by the…
UBCIC: Supreme Court of Canada’s Dismissal of Leave to Appeal Coldwater Decision Fails to Uphold Indigenous Title and Rights
Press Release ((Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – July 2, 2020) Today the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the Squamish Nation, Tsleil-Waututh Nation, and Coldwater Band’s application…
AFN National Chief Bellegarde happy to see Robinson-Huron Treaty annuities case move one step closer to providing justice for First Nations
AFN National Chief Bellegarde happy to see Robinson-Huron Treaty annuities case move one step closer to providing justice for First Nations June 30, 2020 (Ottawa, ON) – National Chief Perry…
Makivik Calls on Quebec to Overhaul Nunavik Justice System and Police… a Ticking Catastrophe in Modern Times
Press Release June 17, 2020 – Kuujjuaq, Nunavik – Makivik Corporation, an Inuit rights organization calls on the Government of Quebec to completely overhaul the way it delivers the Justice…
Renu Mandhane appointed to Superior Court of Justice of Ontario
Press Release May 22, 2020 Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada appointed Renu Mandhane a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of…
Government of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Ontario
Press Release From: Department of Justice Canada May 22, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Justice Canada The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada,…
Manitoba Hydro must respect Indigenous rights at Keeyask dam
Press Release May 20, 2020 Despite opposition from First Nations in northern Manitoba who are concerned about the spread of COVID-19 to their communities, this week Manitoba Hydro is replacing…
Government of Canada announces funding to support organizations accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Canada
Press Release From: Employment and Social Development Canada May 20, 2020 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada As all Canadians are facing the unprecedented challenges brought by the COVID-19…
NT RCMP Major Crime Unit charge two more in the homicide investigation of 22-year-old Breanna Menacho
Press Release May 14, 2020 The NT RCMP Major Crime Unit (MCU) have made progress in the investigation into the death of 22-year-old Breanna Menacho, and have arrested and charged…
