Critical Case Update: Ktunaxa Nation v British Columbia (Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations)

Faculty

The often challenging landscape of Indigenous law and the duty to consult becomes more complex when the Court must also consider Indigenous spiritual beliefs and freedom of religion issues. On November 2nd 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada provided guidance on these contentious issues in Ktunaxa Nation v British Columbia (Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations).

An outstanding panel of experts – including counsel for the Ktunaxa Nation – will guide you through the decision, the key issues and their implications, including:

• What does the SCC’s decision suggest about the judicial policies that affect s. 2(a) claims and what implications might this have for future claims?
• What are the implications of Ktunaxa’s approach for Indigenous spiritual beliefs that depend on a connection to land?
• What does Ktunaxa add to the Court’s recent duty-to-consult jurisprudence (including Clyde River and Chippewas of the Thames?)

PLUS! When you register for the Ktunaxa Nation webinar, you will obtain free access to Understanding the Role of Tribunals, Municipalities and Other Administrative Bodies, a pre-recorded segment from the recent Legal and Practical Guide to Consultation with Indigenous Peoples. Topics include:

• Whether or not municipalities have a duty to consult in relation to planning initiatives?
• How have municipalities approached Indigenous engagement?
• Emerging case law update:
  • i. The Hamlet of Clyde River et al v Petroleum Geo-Services Inc. (PGS) et al.
  • ii. Chippewas of the Thames First Nation v Enbridge et al

Faculty

• Michael Dunn, Counsel, Ministry of the Attorney General, Constitutional Law Branch (ON)
• Jeff Huberman, Grant Huberman Barristers & Solicitors
• Robert Janes, QC, JFK Law Corporation
• Justin Safayeni, Stockwoods LLP Barristers

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Webcast Fee per Delegate

2-3 delegates: 25% off program fee
4-10 delegates: 30% off program fee
11+ delegates: 35% off program fee
Boardroom rates available.

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