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Odds stacked against parents fighting Ministry
Ratcliff won two cases this year on behalf of a mother whose baby was taken away from her three days after birth. Few parents receive such representation when dealing with the children’s ministry, making it harder for them to get their kids back.
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Squamish Nation and Coldwater Indian band celebrate victory against Trans Mountain expansion project
The Federal Court of Appeal quashed the approval for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project on the basis that Canada failed to fulfill its duty to consult First Nations, including the Squamish Nation and Coldwater Indian Band.
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B.C. promotes breastfeeding for infants in government care after court ruling
The Ministry of Children and Family development has committed to an action plan in response to court rulings in favour of Huu-ay-aht First Nations represented by Ratcliff LLP.
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Huu-ay-aht First Nations to receive $4.2 million in funding
The federal government will be providing $4.2 million in funding to support the Huu-ay-aht First Nations Social Services Project.