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Daniels v. Canada: Métis and non-status Indians fall under Parliament’s legislative authority

By Dan Collins
April 20, 2016
  • Canada
  • Environment, Health and Safety
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On April 14, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) rendered its decision in Daniels v. Canada (Indian Affairs and Northern Development), 2016 SCC 12.

Members of the Dentons Canada LLP Aboriginal Law practice addressed the significance of the decision in their latest Insights post. You can find that post here.

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Dan is a member of Dentons’ Energy Regulation group in Calgary, practicing in the areas of energy regulatory, environmental, and aboriginal law. Dan has represented clients before the Canada Energy Regulator, Alberta Energy Regulator, Alberta Utilities Commission and Alberta Environmental Appeals Board. Dan also advises clients on compliance with federal and provincial environmental obligations, including on enforcement actions, environmental prosecutions and investigations resulting from operational incidents.

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