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- OKT Recognized in Chambers Canada 2024
OKT is pleased to announce that we have been recognized in the Chambers Canada 2024 Guide, at the firm and individual level. We are honoured to be identified as a leading firm under “Band 1” in the area of Aboriginal Law – Representation of Indigenous Peoples, and would like to congratulate Larry In … Read more »
- Gitxaala v British Columbia: B.C. mineral claim system breaches the duty to consult
Gitxaała Nation and Ehattesaht First Nation are celebrating a win in their legal challenge of British Columbia’s free entry mineral claim system. The British Columbia Supreme Court ruled in favour of the First Nations this week, in Gitxaała v British Columbia (Chief Gold Commissioner), 2023 BCSC 168 … Read more »
- 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 … Read more »
- Madawaska First Nation Wins Casino Revenue Sharing Case
Madawaska First Nation is celebrating a win in its legal challenge of New Brunswick’s refusal to share casino revenue with the First Nation. The New Brunswick Court of Appeal released its decision, found here, ruling in favour of Madawaska First Nation’s challenge of New Brunswick’s decision to depr … Read more »
- OKT Supports Ontario First Nations in Reaching Historic Agreement for Hydro One Ownership
Hydro One partners with First Nations From the beginning to here OKT has supported GLP and its 8 First Nation Owners who together pushed HONI for this new approach to indigenous ownership. Hydro One Networks Inc (HONI) announced on Sep 21 2022 that it is offering a 50% equity / ownership share in ne … Read more »