Monday, March 30, 2009

Law Society of Upper Canada Tackles Metis Rights

The Law Society of Upper Canada last week hosted a special panel discussion on the continuing legal development of Métis rights.

The event, titled Métis Rights in an Era of Consultation and Accommodation — New Obligations, Opportunities, and Outcomes, was co-hosted by the law society and the Métis Nation of Ontario.

It was part of the law society's Public Education Equality Series.Panellists were to share their views on the advancement of Métis and aboriginal rights, and self-government issues regarding resource development.

The list of speakers included Pape Salter Teillet Barristers and Solicitors partner Jean Teillet, JTM Law lawyer Jason Madden, Bob Waldon of the Métis Nation of Ontario, and Calliou Group partner Tracy Campbell.

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