Sarah is in Toronto to attend and present at the Coastal Zone Conference 2016. A brief overview of her presentation entitled Derelict & Abandoned Vessels in Canadian Waters: Legal Options is below. To discuss the legal options she proposes, contact Sarah directly to discuss options for specific situations. The phenomenon of derelict vessels is a recurring… Continue reading Derelict & Abandoned Vessels in Canadian Waters: Legal Options
Author: Natalie Clifford
How we do law differently – CBA Legal Futures
We have been thrilled to take part in the CBA Legal Futures Initiative. We’ve been given the opportunity to talk with and hear from key legal education proponents and planners, lawyers of varying experiences, and law students, about the future of the industry. In March, CBA released its CBA Legal Futures publication entitled Do Law Differently:… Continue reading How we do law differently – CBA Legal Futures
Who owns the minerals? A view on FN land & resource protection
This post was written in coordination with Michael Kennedy, a senior commercial lawyer in Halifax. It is an open letter intended as a response to the ongoing discourse concerning Aboriginal and Treaty rights in northwestern Ontario, and reacts specifically to issues covered in local Thunder Bay media and nationally. Natalie and Mr. Kennedy have travelled… Continue reading Who owns the minerals? A view on FN land & resource protection
Growing Aboriginal business – should you incorporate?
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?
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