Sara Mainville interviewed on CBC’s “Here and Now Toronto” regarding Ontario’s Controversial Bill 5 – JFK Law LLP
June 9, 2025
JFK Law LLP is pleased to announce that our Managing Partner, Sara Mainville, has recently appeared twice on CBC’s “Here and Now Toronto” with Ramraajh Sharvendiran to discuss Ontario’s Bill 5, its effects on Indigenous peoples and how Indigenous peoples in Ontario are responding.
In her first interview, which aired on May 28, Sara Mainville addressed the significant backlash from Indigenous communities regarding Bill 5, and provided an explanation of the duty to consult, explaining its purpose and significance. She explains that the duty to consult is a fundamental legal obligation designed to ensure that Indigenous communities are meaningfully engaged in decisions that affect their rights and territories to ensure that Indigenous ways of life can continue. In speaking on the real and pressing concerns from Indigenous leaders and community on the ground, she notes that despite opportunities for discussion many are very alarmed at the unilateral imposition of this Bill. Mainville also discusses Minister of Indigenous Affairs Greg Rickford’s comments that the Ring of Fire will not be designated a special economic zone until meaningful consultations occur. However, she notes that what constitutes meaningful consultation remains a critical question. Mainville emphasizes the importance of early engagement and how First Nations want to participate and be the decision makers.
