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Departure from Stare Decisis: Quebec Superior Court Sets Out New Aboriginal Rights Test in R. c. Montour, 2023 QCCS 4154
A recent Quebec Superior Court decision departs from Supreme Court of Canada precedent and proposes a new framework for Aboriginal rights under s.35(1).
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Supreme Court upholds federal Indigenous child welfare legislation: Analysis of Reference re An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Children, Youth, and Families, 2024 SCC 5
Exploring the Supreme Court ruling on Indigenous child welfare legislation and its affirmation of an Indigenous right of self-government
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Can You Help Me?: What you need to know about incapacity planning
Incapacity planning designates others to help you should you become unable to help yourself. Having a well-articulated plan helps your family and friends to act according to your wishes.
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Reconciliation weighs heavily in balance of convenience in Ladysmith Maritime Society v Ladysmith (Town), 2023 BCSC 2285
Stz’uminus First Nation argued against a recent injunction application that would have delayed implementation of their Reconciliation Agreement.