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Ratcliff LLP Honored as Elite Boutique in Indigenous Law by The Legal 500
Ratcliff recognized in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 as an Elite Boutique in the area of Aboriginal Law. The accolade reflects our commitment to excellence in Indigenous law.
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Enhancing our Client Service in Yukon
Ratcliff’s Yukon team expands to a total of nine lawyers, strengthening our firm’s history of serving Indigenous communities in Yukon.
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Landmark court decision declares provincial mineral tenure regime to be contrary to section 35(1) of the Constitution
The British Columbia Supreme Court released a landmark ruling in a case brought by Ehattesaht First Nation and Gitxaala First Nation, challenging the provincial regime that allows for granting mineral tenures without any prior consultation regarding their section 35(1) Aboriginal rights and title.
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Ontario courts apply the Aboriginal title test to submerged lands and find historical treaty breach
A recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal considered two claims brought by the Saugeen First Nation and the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. This is the first time an appeal court has considered the application of the Aboriginal title test to claims to title over waterbodies.