Ontario Chiefs Ratify $8.5 Billion Agreement to Reform First Nations Child and Family Services in Ontario
Press Release February 27, 2025 On Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, Ontario Chiefs-in-Assembly ratified the Final Agreement on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (“FNCFS”) Program in…
Law Society Board Welcomes Two New Benchers
Press Release February 27, 2025 Adam Drew is a Crown Prosecutor in the Calgary office of the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service, and has been a Crown since 2010, having previously…
Election Law & Code of Conduct Consultation Sessions
Press Release Moose Factory Session for all Members Wednesday, February 26, 2025 5 pm – 8 pm @ the TCJMC Community Hall Evening session for ALL Moose Cree members. Snacks…
What We Heard report released on child naming and parentage laws
Press Release February 14, 2025 The Government of Yukon has released the Inclusive Yukon Families: What We Heard report, summarizing feedback on child naming and parentage laws. The public-engagement, which…
The Indigenous Bar Association Congratulates Naomi Metallic on her Appointment as King’s Counsel
Press Release February 6, 2025 The Indigenous Bar Association in Canada (IBA) is proud to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Naiomi Metallic on her well-deserved appointment as King’s Counsel (KC),…
Lawyers Appointed to the King’s Counsel
Press Release Thirteen accomplished Nova Scotian lawyers are being recognized with the distinguished King’s counsel designation. Attorney General and Justice Minister Becky Druhan announced the appointments today, February 5. “I…
LSO Equity Summit research proponents selected
Press Release January 20, 2025 The Law Society of Ontario (LSO) allocated $250,000 to fund research grants aimed at addressing challenges and solutions to advance equity and reconciliation within the…
Child & Family Well-Being Law Presentation
Press Release January 17, 2025 Join us for a virtual presentation on the new Child & Family Well-Being Law Moso Sipiwililiwak Walasowewin! This presentation by Dr. Emily J. Faries will…
Developments in Indigenous Case Law – The Fasken Annual Seminar Series
Press Release The purpose of this session will be to highlight some developments that are critical to the mining industry, while also highlighting Fasken’s involvement at the cutting edge of…
Ontario Launches New Tool to Better Monitor High-Risk Offenders on Bail
Press Release January 15, 2025 Bail Compliance Dashboard helping police share data on individuals on bail for firearms offences TORONTO — The Ontario government is cracking down on repeat and…
