Restoule v. Canada (Attorney General), 2020 ONSC 3932 The Inapplicability of Ontario Limitations and Crown Immunity Defenses to Claims for Compensation for Treaty Annuity Payment Shortfalls On June 26, 2020, Ontario Superior Court Justice Patricia Hennessy released her decision for “Stage Two” of the Restoule v. Canada Treaty [...]
Name? Dawn Misner Where did you grow up? I grew up in a little town in Southern Ontario called Hagersville (on Anishinaabe, Huron-Wendat and Haudenosaunee land), which gained international notoriety for its unprecedented raging tire fire in February of 1990. What is your favourite food? Wow – that’s a hard one! I dislike so [...]
My heart overflows with love for the beauty of this world. The mystery of this planet and this universe is too vast and too powerful to even begin to understand. All I know is that all life, even the rocks, need to be treated with respect. - Christi Belcourt Christi Belcourt working in [...]
Westaway Law Group has amassed considerable experience in conducting mediation proceedings and guiding multi-party disputes toward settlement. Although going to court to resolve a dispute is necessary in some cases, it is usually preferable to resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiated agreement whenever possible given the emotional and financial toll that court proceedings can take. [...]
Name? I realize Geneviève is a mouthful, so feel free to call me “Gen”! Counsel Genevieve Boulay Where did you grow up? I grew up and lived in the West Island of Montreal (anglophone area of Quebec on the land of the St. Lawrence Iroquoians, Mohawk, Huron-Wendat and Haudenosaunee) until I moved [...]
Name? Patricia Lawrence (but outside of work most people call me ‘Pat”) Patricia Lawrence Where did you grow up? I was an army brat, so that’s a bit of a trick question. I was born in Halifax (land of the Wabanaki Confederacy and Mi'kmaq), then lived for about 5 years in Belleville, [...]
Westaway Law Group’s lawyers have experience representing both employers and employees in Employment Law matters at various courts and tribunals. We have specialized knowledge of Employment Law in the Indigenous Law context. As such, we understand the importance of restorative long-term solutions that respond to the unique political, social and community issues facing Indigenous [...]
It is important to acknowledge the significant role Indigenous Peoples have played in Canada's history, and the importance of our relationship, as a government, with Indigenous Peoples. The importance of that history and relationship underpins our indigenous languages legislation. The indigenous languages act is historic. Its impact will be felt by many future generations. [...]
It is open to governments to set up regulatory schemes to address the procedural requirements appropriate to different problems at different stages, thereby strengthening the reconciliation process and reducing recourse to the courts. Haida Nation v Canada, 2004 Administrative law regulates the relationship between individuals and the Crown (Canada and the provinces and territories). [...]
Indigenous economic development is an integral component of reconciliation, holding huge potential to fuel Canadian economic growth. The Indigenous Economic Progress Report, 2019 Economic development creates reliable, long-term and prosperous employment opportunities and revenue streams for Indigenous communities. Westaway Law Group works alongside Indigenous communities, organizations, Band Councils and businesses to increase capacity, [...]
