First Nations Consultation, Negotiation & Accommodation
We can assist at all levels of negotiating and litigating on consultation matters.

We have represented First Nations in several landmark consultation cases at all levels of court, including at the Supreme Court of Canada. These cases include, among others:
- Coldwater Indian Band v. Canada (Attorney General) and Trans Mountain ULC; Squamish Nation v. Canada (AG) and Trans Mountain ULC, 2018-2020 – Multiple decisions regarding First Nation challenges so the approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project
- Haida Nation v. British Columbia (Minister of Forests), Intervenors for the Squamish Nation and Lax Kw’alaams Indian Band in the Supreme Court of Canada
- Representing the Squamish Nation and Lil’wat Nation in accommodation negotiations and agreements relative to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
- Representing numerous First Nations in forestry, fisheries, mining and energy matters on their territories
- Comprehensive benefits agreements for numerous First Nations affected by the Pacific Trails LNG pipeline
- Landmark accommodation agreements concerning the rapid development of the Port of Prince Rupert
- Negotiating significant accommodation agreements for First Nations affected by mining development in British Columbia, Yukon and Ontario
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Our lawyers offer a broad range of experience and expertise, with a client-first philosophy to help you achieve your goals.
Ready when you are
Our lawyers offer a broad range of experience and expertise, with a client-first philosophy to help you achieve your goals.
