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Specific Claims Tribunal awards $13.8 million to Huu-ay-aht First Nations

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Vancouver Island First Nation awarded $13.9-million over logging rights

Huu-ay-aht First Nations v. Canada 2016 SCTC 14

Specific Claims Tribunal decision awards Huu-ay-aht First Nations more than $13.8 million

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14 Dec 2016

On December 12, 2016, the Specific Claims Tribunal released a decision--its first addressing the issue of compensation--awarding more than $13.8 million to Huu-ay-aht First Nations for breaches of fidcuciary duty committed by Canada between 1948 and 1969.

Ratcliff Lawyers Put First Nations Consultation at Centre Stage before NEB

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Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in limbo as ‘duty to consult’ takes centre stage

North Shore groups begin Trans Mountain final arguments

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22 Jan 2016

In a heated final argument Thursday, Squamish First Nation lawyer Aaron Bruce told the NEB that it cannot recommend the Trans Mountain expansion project’s approval because the federal government “recognizes the current process is deficient to address First Nations concerns.

Ratcliff represents City of Burnaby at NEB Trans Mountain hearings

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Burnaby calls on national energy regulator to suspend Trans Mountain pipeline review

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21 Jan 2016

The National Energy Board should suspend its review of the Trans Mountain pipeline until Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reforms the national regulator, said Ratcliff lawyer Gregory McDade on behalf of the City of Burnaby.

Blueberry River First Nations wins important historical claim in Specific Claims Tribunal

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Doig River First Nation and Blueberry River First Nation v. HMTQ, 2015 SCTC 6

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12 Nov 2015

The Blueberry River First Nations, represented by Ratcliff lawyers Jamtes Tate and Michelle Bradley, have won an important historical claim at the Specific Claims Tribunal of Canada ("SCT").

Supreme Court of Canada Denies Leave to Rio Tinto Alcan; Upholds Saik'uz and Stellat'en First Nations Win at B.C. Court of Appeal

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Supreme Court ruling means First Nations can sue Rio Tinto over Nechako water diversion

SCC Summary of Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. Jackie Thomas, et al

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15 Oct 2015

The Supreme Court of Canada today denied Leave to Appeal to Rio Tinto Alcan, and dismissed Rio Tinto Alcan's Application for Leave to Appeal from the earlier BC Court of Appeal

Ratcliff lawyers Greg McDade and Kate Blomfield represent Yukon First Nations in filing a constitutional challenge to Canada’s amendments to Yukon’s development assessment legislation

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3 Yukon First Nations file court challenge over Bill S-6, as promised

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14 Oct 2015

Three Yukon First Nations — the Teslin Tlingit Council, the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, and the Lit

Fort Nelson First Nation gets Nexen fracking water license overturned

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Water licence for northeast B.C. fracking operation cancelled

B.C. First Nation gets Nexen fracking water licence overturned

Environmental Appeal Board Ruling

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03 Sep 2015

The Fort Nelson First Nation, represented by Ratcliff lawyers James Tate, Nathan Hume and Michelle Bradley, has won a potentially precedent-setting decision from the B.C. Environmental Appeal Board that cancels the water licence of a natural gas fracking operation in northeast B.C.

Squamish First Nation outlines five major conditions for Woodfibre LNG plant

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Squamish First Nation outlines five major conditions for Woodfibre LNG plant

Possible road block in the construction of Squamish Woodfibre LNG Plant

Squamish Nation’s power in LNG decision unprecedented: lawyer

Squamish Nation places 26 conditions on Woodfibre LNG project

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27 Jun 2015

The Squamish Nation has announced five major conditions and 20 other conditions that must be satisfied if it is to approve the proposed Woodfibre LNG plant.

Saik'uz and Stellat'en First Nations Successful in Appeal Against Rio Tinto Alcan Inc.

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Appeal Court: No title? No problem. Aboriginals can sue over territorial claims

Appeals court breathes new life into lawsuit against Rio Tinto Alcan

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15 Apr 2015

Ratcliff lawyers Greg McDade and Melinda Skeels succeeded at the BC Court of Appeal in

Ratcliff & Company named as one of Canada's top firms in Aboriginal Law

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Full list of firm rankings in Chambers Global 2015

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25 Mar 2015

Recently, Ratcliff & Company LLP was ranked as one of Canada's top law firms in Aboriginal Law in the category of boutique law firms by legal publisher Chambers and Partners.

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