Yesterday, the Federal Court of Appeal (“FCA”) released its decision in Tsleil-Waututh Nation (et al.) v. Canada (Attorney General), 2018 FCA 153. The proceeding was a consolidation of several challenges to the National Energy Board (“NEB”)’s report and federal Cabinet’s subsequent decision to approve the Kinder… Read more »
The Best Lawyers in Canada 2018
We are pleased to announce that Micha Menczer and Kathryn Deo have been recognized in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada in the field of Aboriginal Law. Recognition in this directory is based entirely on ranking by other lawyers practicing in Aboriginal law.… Read more »
ALG presents at CBA National Aboriginal Law Conference
Micha Menczer and Kathryn Deo were recently presenters at the Canadian Bar Association’s National Aboriginal Law conference in Whitehorse. The theme of this conference was “Implementing Indigenous Governance – Stories And Strategies.” Micha was a speaker on the panel of a case study on the Westbank Self-Government… Read more »
ALG Partners Micha Menczer and Kathryn Deo Recognized as Top Aboriginal Law Practitioners
We are proud to announce that two of Arbutus Law Group LLP’s partners have been named by Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as among Canada’s top practitioners in Aboriginal Law for 2018. Both Micha Menczer and Kathryn Deo have been recognized for their commitment to their clients, the quality of their work and the meaningful… Read more »
Catherine Fagan collaborates with Lawyers Without Borders Canada in Guatemala
Earlier this month, ALG partner Catherine Fagan travelled to Guatemala with Avocats sans frontières Canada/Lawyers Without Borders Canada, to work with Indigenous lawyers and leaders to provide training and share insights on the rights of Indigenous people to free, prior and informed consultation and consent… Read more »
Indigenous Elections
Indigenous Elections – Best Practice Tips! We’ve developed a list of Elections Best Practice Tips that we’d like to share: Elections – Best Practice Tips (PDF) Indigenous Elections – Did you Know? 1. Indigenous institutions and organizations conduct elections in accordance with a number of… Read more »
Supreme Court of Canada sides with First Nation in Williams Lake Indian Band v. Canada, 2018 SCC 4
On Feb. 2, the Supreme Court of Canada restored a decision of the Specific Claims Tribunal and ruled that the Colony of British Columbia breached its fiduciary obligation to preserve the lands of the Williams Lake Indian Band from settlement before Confederation. The Federal Court… Read more »
Erin Gray Joins Arbutus Law Group
The Partners at ALG are happy to announce that Erin Gray is joining Arbutus Law Group LLP as our newest associate as of January 1, 2018. With her background in Aboriginal law and public interest environmental law, Erin will be a great asset to our… Read more »
ALG Announces new Managing Partner, Ming Song
We are happy to announce that, as of January 1, 2018, Ming Song is taking on the new role as Managing Partner of Arbutus Law Group. As Kathryn Deo steps down as managing partner, we are deeply grateful for the countless hours she put towards helping… Read more »
Happy Holidays from ALG!
On behalf of all our partners and associates, ALG is wishing all our clients and those we work with throughout the year a very merry holiday season, filled with lots of family, peace and good food.