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Mar 25, 2024 | mondaq.com | Jessica Buhler |Erica klassen |Rangi Jeerakathil |Josh Morrison

Specific claims relate to past wrongs against First Nations, including those relating to the Crown's failure to provide reserve lands or other assets under Treaty, or mismanagement of those lands or assets. A specific claim can only be filed by a First Nation. A specific claim must relate to events that occurred more than 15 years ago.

Feb 20, 2024 | mondaq.com | Jessica Buhler |Erica klassen

On February 8, 2024, the Government of Canada announced that it is conducting a consultation to determine how the right to a healthy environment will be implemented. The opportunity for public input is open until April 8, 2024. We have written two previous blogs on this topic: Canada Re-introduces Legislation to Amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act, receives Royal Assent.

Aug 24, 2023 | mondaq.com | Jessica Buhler |Rangi Jeerakathil |Erica klassen

On August 11, 2023, the Government of Saskatchewan announced changes to the First Nation and Métis Consultation Policy Framework (Consultation Policy). The changes will take effect on January 1, 2024. The Province says it views the updated Consultation Policy as strengthening its commitment to meaningful consultation with First Nation and Métis communities and honouring Treaty rights, while supporting investment and planning for growth in Saskatchewan's resource sector.

Jul 24, 2023 | mondaq.com | Jessica Buhler |Rangi Jeerakathil |Erica klassen

Bill S-5 was introduced on February 9, 2022, to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 ("CEPA"). On June 13, 2023, Bill S-5 received Royal Assent. This blog will summarize the amendments made to the bill between its initial introduction and when it received Royal Assent. For an overview of Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act, please read our Canada Re-Introduces Legislation to Amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 blog.

Jul 17, 2023 | mondaq.com | David Rolf |Erica klassen

On June 21, 2023, the Government of Canada released its long-awaited United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDRIP) Action Plan. The Action Plan is part of Canada's commitment to implement the principles of UNDRIP in Canadian law. This blog will discuss the sections of the Action Plan on Indigenous self-government.