Ensuring and protecting First Nations’ seat at the table

Consultation with First Nations and accommodation of First Nations’ interests is required when governments are contemplating conduct. We are recognized leaders for our work with Indigenous clients in negotiating and litigating the Crown’s obligation to consult with and accommodate constitutionally-protected Aboriginal rights, title and treaty interests.

Our lawyers continue to lead landmark consultation cases, and have collectively handled hundreds of negotiations with provincial and federal Crowns and/or third-party project proponents which have resulted in significant economic and cultural protection benefits for our First Nation clients. 

We can assist with all levels of negotiation and litigation, including:

• Assessing the potential benefits in a proposed project
• Managing the consultation process for First Nations
• Negotiating accommodation arrangements and benefits packages
• Preparing and executing litigation related to the Crown’s failure to discharge its legal duty

When needed, our team has decades of experience pursuing court action to enforce our clients’ consultation rights before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada.