aboriginal claims

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Courts take activist approach to treaty interpretation

Even if negotiations on compensation begin, the courts have little guidance on how to evaluate several key factors.


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Spending on Indigenous settlements has spiralled out of control

Recent class actions demand payment not just for individuals but also for family members and entire communities.


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The treaty process in British Columbia recently received a major setback as a community in southern B.C. put its treaty implementation processes on hold.


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With more than 100 per cent of B.C. claimed by First Nations, expect more suits in the future.


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Last month, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld an earlier B.C. Court of Appeal ruling that will allow the Nechako Nations to bring forward a damages claim against Rio Tinto, an aluminum industry giant.