Practice Area: Environmental Law

Landmark decision opens door to private law remedies for First Nations: A case summary of Thomas and Saik’uz First Nation v Rio Tinto Alcan Inc.

The BC Supreme Court ruled that Rio Tinto Alcan is interfering with Aboriginal fishing rights and causing harm to fish in the Nechako watershed. A team of Ratcliff lawyers worked in collaboration with the Sai’kuz and Stellat’en First Nations to advance the claim and achieve this significant step forward in Aboriginal Law in Canada.

Development of Aboriginal lands: Successes, risks and environmental concerns respecting contaminated sites

An overview of the most common land management regimes that govern development and environmental management on Aboriginal lands in B.C.