ONLINE MEETING: Cumulative Impacts of Treaty Rights
This meeting is being hosted by the Aboriginal Law - Vancouver Island Section, in partnership with the Aboriginal Law - Vancouver and Natural Resources Section.
| Speakers: |
Maegen Giltrow, K.C., Ratcliff LLP |
| Time: |
Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm (PT) |
| CPD Hours: |
1.50 hours |
Synopsis
On June 30, 2021, the British Columbia Supreme Court (BCSC) issued its reasons for judgment in Yahey v. British Columbia, 2021 BCSC 1287. The decision in Yahey is precedent setting. It is the first case in Canada to prove the Crown breached its treaty promises (Treaty No. 8) through the cumulative impacts of permitting extensive industrial developments such that the way of life protected by the treaty is infringed, and the treaty rights can no longer meaningfully be exercised. The government of British Columbia did not appeal this decision, and it remains a landmark ruling that will forever change resource development and land management in British Columbia and across Canada.
Join us as we hear from lead counsel in Yahey, Maegen Giltrow, K.C. Maegen is a Partner and the lead of the Indigenous Law Group at Ratcliffe LLP. She works in litigation, negotiation and law and policy development. Maegen is committed to helping clients meet their goals through the best tools available—whether by court action, negotiation or maximizing the tools of self-governance.
Territorial Acknowledgement
This event will be broadcast from the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. We encourage members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous people, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada past and present.
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