If a court or a government official has made a decision that has a negative impact on you as an Indigenous person or collective (First Nation, Metis or Inuit group or other Indigenous collective) our lawyers will support your efforts to have that decision overturned or corrected. Appeals and judicial reviews are ways to have [...]
Westaway Law Group’s dedicated legal team understands how Canadian laws and policies are developed. We understand how to influence and lead. Policy review involves analyzing, critiquing, and making recommendations to improve federal or provincial/ territorial legislation, regulations, and policies. OUR SERVICES Westaway Law Group services can include: Assessment of the impact of legislation, regulations, [...]
“We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better.” - J K Rowling Law reform (or “legal reform”) refers to the process of examining existing laws, and advocating and implementing changes in a legal system, usually with [...]
Since it was first articulated by the Supreme Court of Canada in 2004, the law on the duty to consult and, if appropriate, accommodate claimed and established Aboriginal and Treaty rights has helped to promote the economic development of Aboriginal lands and communities. The duty means that federal and provincial governments must take the [...]
The Duty to Consult & the Legislative Process PDF Download Word Download The Crown’s duty to consult and accommodate First Nations will once again receive scrutiny from Canada’s highest court, this time with respect to legislative action. At issue is whether the Crown has a duty to consult First Nations before it [...]
