Posts by Nicole
“Respect Without Submission”: Democracy Watch and the Constitutional Guarantee of Legality Review
Written by: Christopher Rusko and Clayton Bragg, Articled Student 1. Overview In Democracy Watch v. Canada (Attorney General)[1], a unanimous Supreme Court of Canada held that sections 96 to 101 of the Constitution Act, 1867 guarantee judicial review for “legality” in respect of every aspect of an exercise of delegated public power. While Parliament may…
Read MoreCongratulations to MT+Co.’s Four New Principals
We are excited to announce the appointment of Dafydd Samuel, Erin Barnes, Mike Megalli, and Shannon Faleiro as principal lawyers at MT+Co. Dafydd Samuel is a member of our Business Law Group in the Vancouver office. Dafydd primarily specializes in private mergers and acquisitions and complex corporate transactions. He also advises private and public clients…
Read MoreAboriginal Title Affirmed in Cowichan Tribes v. Canada: Implications for Fee Simple Land Held in British Columbia
Written by: Erin Barnes, Jacob Caouette, Clayton Bragg, and Sara Sebti Background This historic decision from the Supreme Court of British Columbia affirms that the Cowichan Nation – including Cowichan Tribes, Stz’uminus, Penelakut, and Halalt – holds Aboriginal title to a portion of their lands known as Tl’uqtinus. Cowichan Tribes v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025…
Read MoreCelebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is June 21. On this day we celebrate and honour the lives, histories, and rich and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada. There are many opportunities to celebrate and participate. Below is a selected list of events taking place in Vancouver, Toronto, Kelowna, and Vancouver Island…
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