Starting or Growing your Business? Don’t forget to protect your assets and plan your tax future on or off-reserve. This brief overview can help you consider whether on-reserve incorporation is right for your business. If you are a Status Indian and act as Director of a corporation, plan to set up a company, or have… Continue reading Growing Aboriginal business – should you incorporate?
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Federal Court has N.S. Band Reconsider its own Decision
What’s Next for Self-Governance and First Nation Band autonomy? It isn’t Completely Clear. A look at the context, facts and potential implications of the federal court decision with respect to Cheryl Maloney v. Shubenacadie Band – 2014 FC 129. Summary Cheryl Maloney, a member of the Shubenacadie Band (the “Band”), contracted with the Band for… Continue reading Federal Court has N.S. Band Reconsider its own Decision
Aboriginal Claims: An issue that affects all Canadians
On an ongoing basis many First Nation communities in Canada, including those within the Atlantic region, exercise their rights to research, establish, negotiate and ultimately claim proper compensation from the Government of Canada with respect to Specific Land Claims. What are Aboriginal Land Claims? In Canada, Aboriginal Land Claims are executed in two different forms: Specific… Continue reading Aboriginal Claims: An issue that affects all Canadians