On September 15, 2016, a new collective bargaining agreement was reached between negotiators for the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) and the union representing its police officers, the Public Service Alliance of Canada. Details of the proposed agreem...
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September 16, 2016: Yesterday, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) issued a ruling on immediate relief in the First Nation Child and Family Caring Society of Canada et al. v. Attorney General of Canada proceedings. The Tribunal endorse...
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Sandy Lake First Nation: On September 13, 2016 lawyers Julian Falconer and Asha James of Falconers LLP, were welcomed by the Sandy Lake First Nation Council Members, and Elders Committee for purposes of providing legal support on various issues in the ...
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September 15, 2016: The sub-Executive of the Toronto Conference of the United Church of Canada (“UCC”) held a meeting today to hear responses to the interview committee’s report, which found that Reverend Gretta Vosper is not suitable to continue a...
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On September 7, 2016, Falconers LLP lawyer Akosua Matthews was elected to the Board of Directors for the Regent Park Community Health Centre at their annual general meeting. The AGM was followed by a well-attended community feast and celebration. The Rege...
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September 8, 2016: A majority report issued today by an interview committee (“the Committee”) of the United Church of Canada (“UCC”) found that Rev. Vosper is not suitable to continue as a minister in the United Church and recommended that Rev. ...
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Falconers LLP lawyers, Julian Falconer and Meaghan Daniel, have represented Nishnawbe Aski Nation throughout the 8-month long inquest. On August 31, 2016: An episode from CBC’s The Current aired where, Falconer stated, “Every institution th...
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Julian Falconer, of Falconers LLP, spoke about the benefits of video evidence following the recent sentencing of Toronto Constable James Forcillo for shooting 18-year-old Sammy Yatim. “Look at what happened here. Officer James Forcillo testified ...
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The Debwewin First Nation Jury Review Committee meets in Toronto August 17-18 at the Centre for Native Child and Family Well Being Services. The First Nation Jury Review Committee was one of the key recommendations from Justice Iacobucci’s report, Fir...
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The 49 Chiefs of Nishnawbe Aski Nation are meeting for the 35th Keewaywin Conference in Taykwa Tagamou Nation on August 9th to August 11th, 2016. Issues on the agenda will include: the enactment of the draft statutory and regulatory framework for NAPS, an...
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