Winnipeg developer files defamation suit against Peguis First Nation following lawyer’s comments in media – CBC

Feb 26, 2026

Lawyer’s remarks suggested Andrew Marquess is untrustworthy, stole land from First Nation, lawsuit alleges

A Winnipeg developer is suing Peguis First Nation for defamation, alleging comments the First Nation’s lawyer made in media coverage about a land deal between the community and the developer were “harmful and libelous.”

Lawyer Kevin Toyne filed the statement of claim for developer Andrew Marquess in Manitoba’s Court of King’s Bench on Feb. 13, seeking damages from the First Nation after comments British Columbia lawyer John Gailus made on its behalf in CBC News coverage last year.

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