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Supreme Court of Canada – Hearing Schedule
October 25, 2024 OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada will hear the following appeals in November. Most hearings start at 9:30 a.m. ET. As the agenda is subject to change, please consult the hearing schedule for dates and times. DATE OF HEARING NAME AND CASE NUMBER 2024-11-05 Izabela Piekut v. His Majesty the King […]
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Supreme Court of Canada – Judgments on Leave Applications
October 24, 2024 OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada has decided the following leave applications. DISMISSED Saugeen First Nation and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation v. Attorney General of Canada and His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario (Ont.) (Civil) (By Leave) (40979) The application for leave to appeal from the judgment […]
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RHT Go Forward Update
October 21, 2024 Manitoulin Island (Mnidoo Mnissing) – The Chiefs and Trustees of the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) met for two days on October 16 and 17, 2024, to formulate a plan for the implementation of the Treaty Augmentation Promise going forward. The 21 Chiefs and Trustees entered into a Settlement Agreement with […]
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Jamie Sarkonak: Court says lack of economy-killing climate targets may violate the Charter – National Post
Oct 22, 2024 The Ontario government gave climate activists an inch, now they’re attempting to take a mile Last Thursday, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that it’s possible for the province’s climate plan to violate the Charter rights of Ontarians — namely, the equality rights of young people, and the right to life, liberty […]
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Supreme Court of Canada – Judgments to be Rendered on Leave Applications
October 21, 2024 OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada will decide the following leave applications at 9:45 a.m. ET on Thursday, October 24, 2024. This list might change. 1. Saugeen First Nation, et al. v. Attorney General of Canada, et al. (Ont.) (Civil) (By Leave) (40979) 2. Six Flags Park Montréal, L.P. v. Syndicat canadien […]
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After the Robinson treaties, other annuity cases want their day in court – CBC
Oct 18, 2024 Treaty 9 in northern Ontario argues annual payments should have been adjusted for inflation After a $10-billion settlement was reached in the Robinson Huron Treaty annuities case last year, First Nations in Treaty 2, 4, 5 and 9 have launched their own lawsuits. They are arguing that the annual payments promised in […]
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Missanabie Cree First Nation suing for increase in annuities payments for Treaty 9 members – Soo Today
Oct 11, 2024 Chief Jason Gauthier and his community are taking the lead on the lawsuit against the federal government, launched on behalf of all 37 First Nations within Treaty 9 territory A lawsuit filed on behalf of all Treaty 9 First Nations is seeking $10 billion from the Canadian government to increase the annual […]
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Supreme Court of Canada – Judgments on Leave Applications
October 10, 2024 OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada has decided the following leave applications. GRANTED His Majesty the King v. David Carignan (Que.) (Criminal) (By Leave) (41186) The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal of Quebec (Montréal), 500-10-007681-214, Number 2024 QCCA 86, dated January 24, 2024, […]
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NAN Chiefs Ratify Historic Child Welfare Agreement
October 9, 2024 TORONTO, ON: In a historic moment that will protect children and families for generations to come, Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Chiefs-in-Assembly today ratified the landmark $47.8-billion Final Agreement on the long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program (FNCFSP). “Today, our Chiefs have decided to reject the status quo […]
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The Province is launching a review of 37 non-Indigenous children’s aid societies – Norfolk Today
Oct 10, 2024 The Ontario government is launching a review of 37 non-Indigenous children’s aid societies in the province. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services officials say they are searching for an outside contractor to conduct the review of the quality of protection and financial management of the societies. The announcement comes one week […]
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