Leadership Gala Celebrates Wallace “Wally” McKay
On Thursday September 21, 2023, Falconers LLP had the honour of attending the Leadership Gala 2023 at the Fort Garry hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Partner Julian Falconer, associate Christianne Labelle, and paralegal David Schwartz were in attendance. Falc...
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Mohawk Mothers Go to Court Over Panel Dismissal
The Kanien’keha:ka Kahnistensera (also known as the Mohawk Mothers) was in Quebec Superior Court yesterday in an attempt to halt the recently started excavation of the old Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal. The Mohawk Mothers brought an emergency moti...
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NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION GETS DAY IN COURT TO CHALLENGE INADEQUATE CONSULTATION FRAMEWORK
Beginning today (July 13) and continuing tomorrow Friday July 14, 2023, Neskantaga First Nation will be appearing in Ontario Superior Court seeking court orders about Ontario’s constitutional duty to consult and accommodate Indigenous peoples under the ...
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President of IPCO: Federal Court Decision Vindicates Position of Indigenous Police Services
The Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (“IPCO”) welcome yesterday’s landmark decision of Justice Gascon of the Federal Court. They see it as only the beginning in their continued push for equitable Indigenous policing. As stated in the press adviso...
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Federal Court Orders Funds to Flow for Indigenous Police Services
For a copy of the decision, click here. Today, the Federal Court ordered that three Indigenous Police Services be relieved from compliance with Canada’s discriminatory policing program, specifically section 6 of the Terms and Conditions of the First...
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Non-Indigenous Communities Rally in Support of Three Indigenous Police Services
The communities of Kenora and Manitoulin Island have recently expressed their public support for three Indigenous police services who have been without funding since March 31, 2023. The Indigenous police services – Anishinabek Police Service (“APS”)...
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Québec Superior Court Proceeding Hears Evidence of Cadaver Dogs Identifying Possible Human Remains
Cadaver dogs have identified evidence of human remains at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montréal, the Québec Superior Court in the matter of Kahentinetha et al. v Société Québécoise des Infrastructures et al heard today. Justice Gregory Moore pre...
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Durham Officers Found Guilty of Substandard Investigation into Dafonte Miller Injuries
On June 26, 2023, a Disciplinary Hearing under the Police Services Act (“PSA”) found 3 Durham Regional Police Service officers—Constable Andrew Chmelowsky, Constable Justine Gendron, and Constable Barbara Zabdyr—guilty of discreditable conduct for...
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27th National Indigenous Peoples Day to Celebrate Community Diversity
Today is the 27th annual National Indigenous Peoples Day on Turtle Island (Canada). This day is about celebrating and honouring Indigenous heritage, diversity, and culture, and recognizing the achievements of Indigenous peoples throughout Canada. Indigeno...
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Federal Court Reserves on Decision for Indigenous Police Chiefs
On Wednesday June 14, 2023, Justice Denis Gascon of the Federal Court reserved his decision on the emergency motion brought by the Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (“IPCO”) on behalf of three Indigenous police services who have been without funding...
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