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From landmark court decisions to emerging legal and policy developments, on this page we share insights into the issues shaping Indigenous law, public law, as well as business and personal law in Canada. Our lawyers offer clear, thoughtful updates to help you make sense of what’s changing, and understand why it matters for your work, your community or your organization.
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Ratcliff lawyers put First Nations Consultation at centre stage before NEB
In a heated final argument Thursday, Squamish First Nation lawyer Aaron Bruce told the NEB that it cannot recommend the Trans Mountain expansion project’s approval because the federal government “recognizes the current process is deficient to address First Nations concerns.”
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Ratcliff represents city of Burnaby at NEB Trans Mountain hearings
The National Energy Board (NEB) should suspend its review of the Trans Mountain pipeline until Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reforms the national regulator, said Ratcliff lawyer Gregory McDade on behalf of the City of Burnaby.
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Blueberry River First Nations wins important historical claim in Specific Claims Tribunal
The Blueberry River First Nations, represented by Ratcliff have won an important historical claim at the Specific Claims Tribunal of Canada.
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Supreme Court of Canada denies leave to Rio Tinto Alcan; Upholds Saik’uz and Stellat’en First Nations win at B.C. Court of Appeal
The Supreme Court of Canada denied Leave to Appeal to Rio Tinto Alcan, and dismissed Rio Tinto Alcan’s Application for Leave to Appeal from the earlier BC Court of Appeal decision in favour of the Saik’uz and Stellat’en First Nations.