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SCC’s 9-0 judgment on interpreting historic treaties a big win for First Nations, their counsel say

Harley Schachter and Kaitlyn Lewis (right), Duboff Edwards Schachter Law Corp.

Harley Schachter and Kaitlyn Lewis (right), of Winnipeg’s Duboff Edwards Schachter Law Corp., deliver good news at the Supreme Court of Canada to their First Nations clients about the July 26, 2024, judgment in Ontario (AG) v. Restoule, 2024 SCC 27.

Friday, July 26, 2024 @ 5:46 PM

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2024 @ 11:17 PM

Live up to the honour of the Crown and its “sacred” treaty promises — or the courts will step in. ... [read more]

Court of Appeal orders retrial in car accident case against Insurance Corporation of B.C.

Friday, July 26, 2024 @ 5:14 PM

The B.C. Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal of a decision dismissing a damages claim for a motor vehicle accident, finding that the judge did not consider relevant evidence that may have changed the analysis. ... [read more]

Federal Court of Appeal deals another blow to cities’ efforts to derail huge CN container facility

Friday, July 26, 2024 @ 5:02 PM

The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal challenging the approval of the location for railway lines related to a contentious Canadian National Railway Company (CN) logistics hub proposed to be set up in Milton, Ont. ... [read more]

Supreme Court refuses leave to appeal $1.7M CBC defamation decision

Friday, July 26, 2024 @ 4:59 PM

The Supreme Court of Canada has effectively affirmed a Manitoba Court of Appeal decision last year that rejected a $1.7 million defamation award against the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC). ... [read more]

‘Stop tinkering at the edges’ of outdated B.C. child and youth welfare system, report says

Friday, July 26, 2024 @ 2:41 PM

The B.C. government is pledging to take action after the release of a scathing report that called for systemic change to its child and youth welfare system. ... [read more]