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All roads lead to the Crown: the intersection of Aboriginal title and fee simple land

A November 2024 decision held that Aboriginal title could be declared over land owned by private companies in the province.

‘Agreements must be kept’: Supreme Court applies the honour of the Crown to contracts with Indigenous Peoples

The Supreme Court found that the honour of the Crown can be engaged when governments enter into contracts with Indigenous Peoples.

New hearing ordered for historic youth-led Charter challenge to Ontario’s Cap and Trade Cancellation Act

Court has revived a claim by youth activists who argue that the greenhouse gas emissions target violates their Charter rights.

Consult before exploring: mineral tenure and Indigenous rights

In Osler Legal Outlook, we explore what these developments could mean for mineral exploration in 2025 and beyond.

Indigenous Law Insights: year in review and look ahead to 2025

Legal and business professionals in many industries across Canada consider it essential to stay abreast of developments in Indigenous law and...

Indigenous Law Insights: a look at the duty to consult test and declaratory relief

Legal and business professionals in many industries across Canada consider it essential to stay abreast of developments in Indigenous law and...

Grassy Narrows brings the battle over mining claims and the duty to consult to Ontario

A notice of application alleges that the Ontario Mining Act violates a First Nation's treaty rights and contravenes principles laid out in the UNDRIP.

Indigenous Law Insights: Tribunal consultation and Indigenous business procurement

Staying abreast of developments in Indigenous law and policy is critical for legal and business professionals in many industries across Canada....

Indigenous Law Insights: River Dena Council v. Yukon Indigenous mining project consultation and the SCC upholds Bill C-92 constitutionality

Staying abreast of developments in Indigenous law and policy is critical for legal and business professionals in many industries across Canada. To...

Ontario releases new regulations for carbon storage

New regulations in Ontario pave the way for carbon storage demonstration projects using private wells.