Mohawk Man Allegedly Assaulted Over Energy Drink Theft
On Thursday November 9, 2023, CBC News published an article by reporter Jorge Barrera on the story of Mario Baptiste Jr, a Mohawk man from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, who was allegedly assaulted by members of the Belleville Police Service (“BPS”) on ...
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Namaygoosisagagun Ojibway Nation Appears in Supreme Court “Robinson Treaties” Appeal, Strongly Challenges Ontario’s Failure to Act Honourably
Today, November 8, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada will be hearing the appeal of the Restoule et al “Robinson Treaties” litigation. Falconers LLP has the honour of appearing on behalf of Namaygoosisagagun Ojibway Nation, an Added Party Plaintiff in ...
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MCGILL’S FIRING OF INDEPENDENT EXPERT PANEL LANDS PARTIES BACK IN COURT
Kimberly Murray, the Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools (“the Independent Special Interlocutor”) intervened in court proceedings in Montreal, Quebec on ...
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Falconers LLP Participates in KAIROS Blanket Exercise
On Friday September 29, 2023, lawyers and staff at Falconers LLP Toronto Office participated in a KAIROS Blanket Exercise ahead of the 3rd annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. All members who participated in the exercise found it to be a very...
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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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