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COVID-19 – Our Commitment to Safety and Service
Ratcliff & Company LLP continues to closely monitor daily public health updates and guidelines surrounding COVID-19. The health and safety of our clients, employees, families and the community are the most important considerations during this unprecedented time.
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Overview of legal matters to be considered in for-market development of First Nation reserve lands
An overview of legal matters to be considered in connection with a for-market development of First Nation reserve lands. For-market development of reserve lands involves many complex legal matters, the number and complexity of which may vary significantly between developments, depending on a wide range of variables.
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Structuring First Nations Economic Development
More and more Indigenous governments are investing, and are directly involved, in for profit business ventures. Brent Lehmann outlines considerations for First Nation governments for participating in mainstream economic development.
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Treaty Closing and Implementation Activities
Once a treaty has been negotiated, there are numerous activities that must be completed in order to “close” and then “implement” the treaty. Brent Lehmann provides insights on activities required of a first nation relating to the closing and implementation of their treaty.