Who’s in Charge of Building Standards on Reserve?
When a homeowner in Barrie builds a deck, a contractor in Collingwood puts up a new commercial unit, or a developer in Bracebridge breaks ground
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Reckoning With a 150 Year Breach: The Supreme Court of Canada’s Landmark Decision in Ontario v. Restoule (2024 SCC 27)
The Restoule litigation centers on the Robinson‑Huron and Robinson‑Superior Treaties of 1850, in which the Anishinaabe of the Upper Great Lakes ceded more than 100,000
Bridging the Funding Gap: Overcoming Financial Barriers for First Nations’ Specific Claims in Canada
First Nations communities in Canada face substantial obstacles when seeking to pursue Specific Claims against the Crown. These claims, which address historical injustices such as
Bill 119 Proposes Changes to the Planning Act
Last week, we wrote about the announcement of proposed changes to the Planning Act to allow zoning infractions to be enforced through a municipal Administrative Monetary Penalty