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OKT Lawyers Recognized Among The Best Lawyers in Canada
OKT is proud to announce that eight members of the firm have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™. The firm is recognized across three practice areas for expertise and contributions to the law. Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice Larry Innes Nancy J. Kleer Lorraine […]
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Legal Clinic for Indigenous Storytellers
The Indigenous Screen Office is excited to offer free legal clinics to Indigenous storytellers. These clinics are designed for Indigenous storytellers who have questions around IP, chain of title, contracts and agreements etc. to meet with a lawyer for one on one pro-bono advice. Applicants are asked to fill out an application form, after which they will […]
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Prominent human rights lawyer and activist Prakash Diar recognized by the Law Society of Ontario
August 18, 2023 TORONTO, ON — The Law Society’s 2023 Human Rights Award recipient is Prakash Diar whose human rights work — and the obstacles he has faced — have led to an inspiring career that reflects the highest ideals of the legal profession and merits honoring by the Law Society. As a human rights […]
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First Ontario budget update notes money for bail system, Indigenous policing – The Lawyer’s Daily
August 14, 2023 Ontario’s government has issued its first quarter finances update, noting new commitments to provincial police for equipment and technology, a program enhancing law enforcement in Indigenous communities and the strengthening of the province’s bail system. Released Aug. 14, the 2023-24 First Quarter Finances is “the first update of the province’s economic and […]
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Trudeau Flips the Chessboard with Major Mid-Mandate Cabinet Shuffle
Prime Minister Trudeau has overhauled his front bench with an unsparing strategic reset that puts his best ground game performers in key roles for the eventual battle with Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative opposition. Any questions about Trudeau’s position of strength in the Liberal Party – and his commitment to seeking a historic fourth consecutive mandate – […]
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ESG Not Just ESG – McMillan LLP
July 25, 2023 Although certainly not without controversy, environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) practices have become a priority for companies and stakeholders today. As a set of considerations, ESG has come to encompass a wide variety of different subject matters including environmental, ethics, human rights, corporate social responsibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. Discussions around the […]
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Funding victory a ‘game changer’ for First Nations policing: lawyer – SooToday.com
Jul 6, 2023 Lawyer for three First Nations police services says 12-month court-ordered funding extension will force Ottawa to fix ‘mess’ of discriminatory Indigenous policing agreements A lawyer who successfully fought to temporarily extend funding for three First Nations police services — after a lack of funding threatened to shut them down — says the win […]
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Law Society presented honorary LLDs to five exemplary individuals
June 28, 2023 TORONTO, ON — The Law Society of Ontario honored several distinguished individuals with a degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) at the Call to the Bar ceremonies held earlier this month. An LLD is awarded in recognition of outstanding achievements in the legal profession, the rule of law or the […]
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The IBA Celebrates the Appointment of Justice Catherine H. Rhinelander to the Superior Court of of Justice of Ontario
Ottawa, ONT – Please join the Indigenous Bar Association in Canada (the “IBA”) in congratulating IBA member Justice Catherine H. Rhinelander on her recent appointment to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario. Justice Rhinelander is a member of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation in Treaty #8 territory and the daughter of a residential school […]
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The IBA Congratulates Brooks Arcand-Paul, Former IBA Vice President, on His Historic Election to the Alberta Legislative Assembly
Ottawa, ONT – The Indigenous Bar Association in Canada (IBA) proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to Brooks Arcand-Paul, former Vice President of the IBA, on his historic election to the Alberta Legislative Assembly. Arcand-Paul’s election signifies a momentous milestone for Indigenous representation in Canadian politics and a significant step towards advancing the rights and interests […]
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