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Reserve Land Tenure & Commercial Development: An Introduction
By Cam Cameron, Associate
Gowlings LLP
June 2012
A growing number of First Nations (FNs) are directing their attention towards commercial development as a means of improving the socio-economic status of their communities. In so doing, many communities are opting into new land tenure and management regimes. The benefits under these regimes vary and can include holding land in fee simple. Recently, the Squamish Nation purchased 467 hectares of Crown land and other bands, such as Nisga’a, Tsawwassen, Maa Nulth and Gwich'in, hold lands in fee simple pursuant to modern land claim agreements.
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Canadian Electricity Association
This Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) discussion paper presents the views of the electricity sector on how to build Canada’s future electricity system, and offers policy considerations for realizing this vision. We recognize that this forward-looking vision is based on assumptions about a future that is shifting and evolving; thus, this discussion paper is not intended to be the final word on what Canada’s electricity future should look like. It is intended to be a starting point from which to begin a dialogue about Canada’s long term energy and electricity future.
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Supreme Court Upholds On-Reserve First Nation Tax Immunity
By Max Faille, Partner
National Leader, Aboriginal Law, Gowlings LLP
August 2011
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