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Statute as Shield: The Contradictory Nature of Limitation Periods in the Context of Reconciliation

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Written by Noah Lesiuk Following the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) in Guerin v The Queen, precedent has solidified that limitation periods apply to Indigenous claims against the Crown.[1] In fact, the operation of such a doctrine in the Indigenous context is not only immortalized in the jurisprudence, but expressly conveyed through statutory authority. […]

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Opinion: The Tension Between Access to Justice and Conservation of Resources in British Columbia (Attorney General) v Council of Canadians with Disabilities

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Written by Calvin Ediger  The Supreme Court has recently clarified the law with regards to public interest standing in British Columbia (Attorney General) v. Council of Canadians with Disabilities. Public interest standing allows organizations or individuals to bring a matter to court even though they are not directly impacted or had their rights infringed. This improves access

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