ARCHIVED VIDEO STREAM
This is the archived version of a program presented on April 23, 2013.

In the recent landmark decision of Daniels v. Canada, the Federal Court ended twelve years of litigation, holding that Métis and non-status Aboriginal peoples are “Indians” for purposes of s. 91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1867.

Explore the implications of this watershed decision and other Métis issues.  Our esteemed speakers will explore key issues such as whether the decision creates positive obligations on the federal government, implications for the provincial government, and how the decision may impact future negotiations, consultation and litigation. 

Panelists:
Andrew Lokan, Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP,
(Counsel in Daniels for the Plaintiffs, the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples)

Brian McLaughlin, Department of Justice (British Columbia Office),
(Lead Counsel in Daniels for the Department of Justice)

Kerry Wilkins, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario),
Adjunct Professor [Aboriginal Law], Faculty of Law, University of Toronto)

Dr. William Wicken, Associate Professor of History, York University
(Expert witness in Daniels for the Plaintiffs, the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples)

Program Chairs:
Annie M. Thuan, Thuan Law
Michael Fenrick, Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP