On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Falconers LLP Senior Partner Julian Falconer and Senior Associate Jeremy Greenberg delivered a guest lecture at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, titled “Supporting Safety for Indigenous People: A Journey of Cha...
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It is a reminder that every policy, every negotiation, and every submission must ultimately answer one question: does this make life better for First Nations children, youth, and families? On Thursday, February 26, 2026, exactly one year after Ontario Fir...
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Falconers LLP Partner Asha James and Associate Erin McMurray are proud and honoured to be involved in the first ever Police Act (“PA”) hearing in Prince Edward Island (“PEI”). The hearing stems from a Complaint made by Laura MacArthur (“Laura”...
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February 2026 marks three decades of celebrating Black History Month. The theme for Black History Month this year is “Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.” This theme highlights and recogn...
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On January 22, 2026, the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (“IPC”) released a significant decision granting an appeal brought by Iskatewizaagegan Independent First Nation (“IIFN”) concerning a Freedom of Information (“FOI”) reque...
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From January 19 to 23, 2026, Iskatewizaagegan Independent First Nation (“IIFN”) conducted five days of discoveries in Winnipeg, examining Canada’s witness in the ongoing litigation concerning the taking of water from Shoal Lake. This marked a pivota...
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On November 3, 2025, the family of the late Corey Belesky held a press conference, supported by leaders from Marten Falls First Nation and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN). The Belesky family sought help for any information that might lead to an arrest three y...
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On Monday October 20, 2025, Falconers LLP partner Julian Falconer and associate Shelby Percival attended at Queens Law in Kingston, Ontario for a guest presentation on racism and policing to a group of upper year students. Students attended from two diffe...
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On the closing day of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (“NAN”) Justice Forum, NAN leadership declared a state of emergency over illegal drugs and drug-related violence, effective immediately. This follows a tragic drug-related shooting that occurred in the N...
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September 2025 / Kahnawà:ke – Robbie Dickson, Indigenous business owner of Rainbow Distribution Company, has filed a lawsuit against Revenue Quebec, challenging the ongoing disruption of the Indigenous tobacco trade between Kahnawà:ke and other First ...
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