Happy National Indigenous Peoples’ Day from Westaway Law Group! Today we celebrate the contributions, achievements, of all the wonderful people we work with across the country. We wish you some rest today as we re-commit to working towards a better future for all. Our office will be open today to provide any service you may [...]
As a Band Council subject to the Canada Labour Code – are you prepared for the new obligations to proactively address workplace harassment and violence that came into effect on January 1, 2021? The Canada Labour Code (the Code) defines the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in federally-regulated workplaces. Because the operations [...]
Important changes to the provision of Child and Family Services to Indigenous Families: Ontario adopts regulations under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 and Bill C-92 receives Royal Assent In April of 2018, a new piece of legislation dealing with child and family services came into effect in Ontario. The Child, Youth [...]
Finance Minister Bill Morneau met with the Economic Club of Canada to review the Government of Canada’s new Budget 2018 “Equality + Growth: A Strong Middle Class”. Similar to Finance Canada’s previous estimates, the Federal Government will be running a deficit. (Please see: http://nationalpost.com/news/politics/read-the-full-text-of-the-2018-federal-budget to read Minister Morneau’s full speech.) Canada indicates that the Budget [...]
Our Director, Cynthia Westaway, has been designated a Certified Specialist, Indigenous Legal Issues by the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC). Cynthia has be Certified in all three areas of Indigenous Legal issues as identified by LSUC: Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Advocacy Rights and Governance Westaway Law Group is very fortunate to bring over [...]
Beardy’s & Okemasis Band #96 and 97 v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) Huu-Ay-Aht First Nations v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development), 2016 SCTC 14 PDF Download Word Download The [...]
August 9, 2017, marks the 10th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. On this day and everyday, Westaway Law Group celebrates indigenous peoples across Canada and across the globe. Happy International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples!
Summary The Government of Canada recognizes that: All relations with Indigenous peoples need to be based on the recognition and implementation of their right to self-determination, including the inherent right of self-government. Reconciliation is a fundamental purpose of section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. The honour of the Crown guides the conduct of the [...]
