Sentences with phrase «aboriginal claims»

The ruling could affect areas subject to aboriginal claims in the Northwest Territories, B.C., Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland.

In British Columbia, for instance, there are aboriginal claims on a lot of land, which means your client can only lease the land, even if they own the property.

Admittedly, progress is slow in resolving aboriginal claims, but the reality is that the courts are the only institution with the respect necessary to decide the major issues in aboriginal rights and title claims.

Gateway is almost certain to end up in the courts, if for no other reason than the large number of overlapping aboriginal claims, which the government will find it hard to steamroll.

You state, «In British Columbia, for instance, there are aboriginal claims on a lot of land, which means your client can only lease the land, even if they own the property.»

Third, he criticizes the Liberals for pursuing their progressive trade policies in these talks: «Did anyone really think that the Liberals could somehow force the Trump administration into enacting their agenda — union power, climate change, aboriginal claims, gender issues?

Interestingly, the Manitoba Metis contemplated a 10 year period for the government to respond adequately to aboriginal claims — with the 19th century's inherent limits on communication and transportation infrastructure.

The Specific Claims Tribunal has considerable historical and legal expertise in aboriginal claims, is mindful of First Nations perspectives and the need for reconciliation, and has been mandated by Parliament to adjudicate specific claims.

iii) the POTENTIAL that the conduct MAY adversely affect an aboriginal claim or right.