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Chief Gold Commissioner of British Columbia, et al. v. Sm’ooygit Nees Hiwaas, also known as Matthew Hill, on behalf of the Smgyigyetm Gitxaala, and Gitxaala Nation, et al.
(British Columbia) (Civil) (By Leave)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | Supplemental document, (Book Form), in support to the motion for leave to intervene, Completed on: 2026-09-17 | Sean Morriss |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name | Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-16, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version filed on 2026-09-15) | BC Seafood Alliance |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-16, (Printed version filed on 2026-09-15) | BC Seafood Alliance |
| 2026-09-14 |
Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), Form 23A |
Axana Soltan |
| 2026-09-14 |
Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Missing: - Sworn affidavit - Proof of service, Incomplete |
Axana Soltan |
| 2026-09-14 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), Form 23A, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Mitchikanibikok Inik First Nation, also known to Canada as the Algonquins of Barriere Lake |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Mitchikanibikok Inik First Nation, also known to Canada as the Algonquins of Barriere Lake |
| 2026-09-14 | Intervener's book of authorities, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-15, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Mitchikanibikok Inik First Nation, also known to Canada as the Algonquins of Barriere Lake |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-15, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Mitchikanibikok Inik First Nation, also known to Canada as the Algonquins of Barriere Lake |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Chief Petra A'Huille, on her own behalf and in her capacity as Keyohwhuduchun on behalf of all member of the Maiyoo Keyoh, and Maiyoo Keyoh Society |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-15, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Chief Petra A'Huille, on her own behalf and in her capacity as Keyohwhuduchun on behalf of all member of the Maiyoo Keyoh, and Maiyoo Keyoh Society |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | British Columbia Human Rights Commissioner |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-15, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | British Columbia Human Rights Commissioner |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Saulteau First Nations |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-15, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Saulteau First Nations |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Heiltsuk Tribal Council |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-15, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Heiltsuk Tribal Council |
| 2026-09-14 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), Form 23A, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Kebaowek First Nation |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Kebaowek First Nation |
| 2026-09-14 |
Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Missing: - Proof of service (Rec'd 2026-09-15), Completed on: 2026-09-16, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) |
Kebaowek First Nation |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights, International Human Rights Program, University of Toronto and Henry N.R Jackman Faculty of Law |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-15, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights, International Human Rights Program, University of Toronto and Henry N.R Jackman Faculty of Law |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, First Nations Summit of British Columbia et British Columbia Assembly of First Nations Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, First Nations Summit of British Columbia et British Columbia Assembly of First Nations |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-15, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, First Nations Summit of British Columbia et British Columbia Assembly of First Nations Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, First Nations Summit of British Columbia et British Columbia Assembly of First Nations |
| 2026-09-14 | Correspondence received from, (Letter Form), Advising that a motion for leave to intervene and a motion for an extension of time will be filed in the future., (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission and Lummi Nation |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version filed on 2026-09-15) | Confederated Tribes of The Colville Reservation |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-15, (Printed version filed on 2026-09-15) | Confederated Tribes of The Colville Reservation |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-15, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Attorney General of Ontario |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Lower Similkameen Indian Band |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-15, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Lower Similkameen Indian Band |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Canadian Civil Liberties Association |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-15, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Canadian Civil Liberties Association |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Cheona Metals Inc. |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-15, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Cheona Metals Inc. |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Amnesty International - Canadian Section |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-15, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Amnesty International - Canadian Section |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version filed on 2026-09-15) | First Nations of the Maa-Nulth Treaty Society, Tlicho Government, Tla'amin Nation, Tsawwassen First Nation and Nisga'a Nation |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-15, (Printed version filed on 2026-09-15) | First Nations of the Maa-Nulth Treaty Society, Tlicho Government, Tla'amin Nation, Tsawwassen First Nation and Nisga'a Nation |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | British Columbia Civil Liberties Association |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-15, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | British Columbia Civil Liberties Association |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-15, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Attorney General of Canada |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Kwantlen First Nation |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-15, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Kwantlen First Nation |
| 2026-09-14 | Intervener's book of authorities, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-15, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-15, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Attorney General of Quebec |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-14, (Printed version filed on 2026-09-15) | Attorney General of Alberta |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation and First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), 2 volumes, Completed on: 2026-09-14, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation and First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | MiningWatch Canada |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-14, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | MiningWatch Canada |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Council of the Haida Nation |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-14 | Council of the Haida Nation |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | 'Namgis First Nation |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-14, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | 'Namgis First Nation |
| 2026-09-14 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Congress of Aboriginal Peoples |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-14, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Congress of Aboriginal Peoples |
| 2026-09-14 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-14, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) | Attorney General of the Northwest Territories |
| 2026-09-14 |
Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Missing: - Proof of service, Incomplete, (Printed version due on 2026-09-21) |
Edward John, Wilton Littlechild, Kenneth Deer, Dalee Sambo Dorough, Sheryl Lightfoot, Lea Nicholas-Mackenzie, Jennifer Preston and Craig Benjamin |
| 2026-09-11 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-14, (Printed version filed on 2026-09-15) | Attorney General of Saskatchewan |
| 2026-09-11 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-18) | Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation |
| 2026-09-11 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-14, (Printed version due on 2026-09-18) | Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation |
| 2026-09-11 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-18) | Tsay Keh Dene Nation |
| 2026-09-11 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-14, (Printed version due on 2026-09-18) | Tsay Keh Dene Nation |
| 2026-09-10 | Intervener's book of authorities, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-14, (Printed version filed on 2026-09-11) | Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation |
| 2026-09-09 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-09-16) | Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME) |
| 2026-09-09 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-09-10, (Printed version due on 2026-09-16) | Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME) |
| 2026-09-09 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version filed on 2026-09-11) | Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation |
| 2026-09-09 |
Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Missing: - Proof of service (Rec'd 2026-09-10), Completed on: 2026-09-11, (Printed version filed on 2026-09-11) |
Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation |
| 2026-08-17 | Certificate of counsel (attesting to record), (Letter Form), 24A, (Printed version due on 2026-08-24) | Chief Gold Commissioner of British Columbia |
| 2026-08-17 | Appellant's book of authorities, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-08-24, (Printed version filed on 2026-08-24) | Chief Gold Commissioner of British Columbia |
| 2026-08-17 | Appellant's record, (Book Form), 4 Volumes, Completed on: 2026-08-24, (Printed version filed on 2026-08-24) | Chief Gold Commissioner of British Columbia |
| 2026-08-17 | Appellant's factum, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-08-24, (Printed version filed on 2026-08-24) | Chief Gold Commissioner of British Columbia |
| 2026-06-26 | Correspondence received from, The respondent, indicating no appeal materials will be filed. | Privateer Gold Ltd. |
| 2026-06-22 | Notice of appeal, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2026-08-20, (Printed version filed on 2026-06-22) | Chief Gold Commissioner of British Columbia |
| 2026-06-02 |
Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, all parties; by the REGISTRAR: Further to the judgment of May 21, 2026, granting leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver), Numbers CA49428, CA49430, 2025 BCCA 430, dated December 5, 2025, the schedule for serving and filing the material is set as follows: a) The appellant shall serve and file his notice of appeal on or before June 22, 2026. b) The appellant shall serve and file his factum, record and book of authorities, if any, on or before August 17, 2026. c) The Respondents shall serve and file his factum, record and book of authorities, if any, on or before October 13, 2026. d) Any person wishing to intervene in this appeal under Rule 55 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada shall serve and file a motion for leave to intervene on or before September 14, 2026. e) The appellant and respondents shall serve and file their response(s), if any, to the motions for leave to intervene on or before September 24, 2026. f) Replies to any responses to the motions for leave to intervene shall be served and filed on or before October 2, 2026. g) Any intervener granted leave to intervene under Rule 59 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada shall serve and file its respective factum and book of authorities, if any, on or before November 20, 2026. h) Any attorney general intervening in the appeal under Rule 33(4) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada shall serve and file their factum and book of authorities, if any, on or before November 9, 2026. i) The hearing date will be confirmed following a determination by the Court of its hearing schedule and you will be advised accordingly. |
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| 2026-06-01 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), Amended version filed on 2026-09-14, Completed on: 2026-06-03, (Printed version filed on 2026-09-14) | Sean Morriss |
| 2026-05-21 | Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties | |
| 2026-05-21 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2026-05-21 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The motion for an extension of time to serve and file the motion for leave to intervene is dismissed. The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver), Numbers CA49428, CA49430, 2025 BCCA 430, dated December 5, 2025, is granted. The schedule for serving and filing the appeal documents will be set by the Registrar. Granted |
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| 2026-05-21 |
Decision on motion to extend time, Ka Kas Mor, See decision on application Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 2026-05-21 |
Decision on motion for leave to intervene, Ka Kas Mor, See decision on application Dismissed, no order as to costs |
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| 2026-04-20 | Supplemental document | Sean Morriss |
| 2026-04-20 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, for consideration by the Court | |
| 2026-04-20 | Submission of motion to extend time, Ka Kas Mor | |
| 2026-04-20 | Submission of motion for leave to intervene, Ka Kas Mor | |
| 2026-04-15 | Supplemental document | Sean Morriss |
| 2026-04-15 | Motion to extend time, (Book Form), to serve and file a motion for an extension of time, Completed on: 2026-04-16 | Sean Morriss |
| 2026-03-16 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-03-17, (Printed version filed on 2026-03-16) | Chief Gold Commissioner of British Columbia |
| 2026-03-13 | Supplemental document, (Letter Form), 3 Volume | Sean Morriss |
| 2026-03-13 | Motion for leave to intervene, (Book Form), ., Completed on: 2026-03-13, (Printed version filed on 2026-03-27) | Sean Morriss |
| 2026-03-11 | Lower court order - e-filing, (Letter Form), CA49428 and CA49430, (Printed version due on 2026-03-18) | Chief Gold Commissioner of British Columbia |
| 2026-03-05 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23A, (Printed version filed on 2026-03-05) | Ehattesaht First Nation and Chief Simon John in his capacity as Chief of the Ehattesaht First Nation on behalf of all members of the Ehattesaht First Nation |
| 2026-03-05 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version filed on 2026-03-05) | Ehattesaht First Nation and Chief Simon John in his capacity as Chief of the Ehattesaht First Nation on behalf of all members of the Ehattesaht First Nation |
| 2026-03-05 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-03-06, (Printed version filed on 2026-03-05) | Ehattesaht First Nation and Chief Simon John in his capacity as Chief of the Ehattesaht First Nation on behalf of all members of the Ehattesaht First Nation |
| 2026-03-04 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23A, (Printed version filed on 2026-03-05) | Sm’ooygit Nees Hiwaas, also known as Matthew Hill, on behalf of the Smgyigyetm Gitxaala, and Gitxaala Nation |
| 2026-03-04 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version filed on 2026-03-05) | Sm’ooygit Nees Hiwaas, also known as Matthew Hill, on behalf of the Smgyigyetm Gitxaala, and Gitxaala Nation |
| 2026-03-04 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-03-06, (Printed version filed on 2026-03-05) | Sm’ooygit Nees Hiwaas, also known as Matthew Hill, on behalf of the Smgyigyetm Gitxaala, and Gitxaala Nation |
| 2026-03-02 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23A, (Printed version filed on 2026-03-03) | Calvin Manahan, Andre Lyons, and Crystal Forest Ltd. |
| 2026-03-02 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version filed on 2026-03-03) | Calvin Manahan, Andre Lyons, and Crystal Forest Ltd. |
| 2026-03-02 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), ., Completed on: 2026-03-03, (Printed version filed on 2026-03-03) | Calvin Manahan, Andre Lyons, and Crystal Forest Ltd. |
| 2026-02-09 | Notice of change of solicitor, (Letter Form), (Printed version due on 2026-02-16) | Privateer Gold Ltd. |
| 2026-02-04 | Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal and without formal Court of Appeal order, FILE OPENED | |
| 2026-02-03 | Book of authorities, (Book Form), Completed on: 2026-02-06, (Printed version filed on 2026-02-06) | Chief Gold Commissioner of British Columbia |
| 2026-02-03 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23A, (Printed version filed on 2026-02-06) | Chief Gold Commissioner of British Columbia |
| 2026-02-03 | Notice of name, (Letter Form), (Printed version filed on 2026-02-06) | Chief Gold Commissioner of British Columbia |
| 2026-02-03 |
Application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Missing: - CA Orders (Rec 03-12-2026), Completed on: 2026-03-12, (Printed version filed on 2026-02-06) |
Chief Gold Commissioner of British Columbia |
Parties
Please note that in the case of closed files, the “Status” column reflects the status of the parties at the time of the proceedings. For more information about the proceedings and about the dates when the file was open, please consult the docket of the case in question.
Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Gold Commissioner of British Columbia | Appellant | Active |
| Lieutenant Governor in Council of British Columbia, Attorney General of British Columbia, and His Majesty the King in Right of British Columbia, as represented by the Chief Gold Commissioner | Appellant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sm’ooygit Nees Hiwaas, also known as Matthew Hill, on behalf of the Smgyigyetm Gitxaala, and Gitxaala Nation | Respondent | Active |
| Ehattesaht First Nation and Chief Simon John in his capacity as Chief of the Ehattesaht First Nation on behalf of all members of the Ehattesaht First Nation | Respondent | Active |
| Privateer Gold Ltd. | Respondent | Active |
| Calvin Manahan, Andre Lyons, and Crystal Forest Ltd. | Respondent | Active |
Other parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of Canada | Intervener | Pending |
| Attorney General of Quebec | Intervener | Pending |
| Attorney General of Ontario | Intervener | Pending |
| Attorney General of Saskatchewan | Intervener | Pending |
| Attorney General of Alberta | Intervener | Pending |
| Attorney General of the Northwest Territories | Intervener | Pending |
| Morriss, Sean | Intervener | Pending |
| Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation | Intervener | Pending |
| Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME) | Intervener | Pending |
| Tsay Keh Dene Nation | Intervener | Pending |
| Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation | Intervener | Pending |
| Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation | Intervener | Pending |
| Edward John, Wilton Littlechild, Kenneth Deer, Dalee Sambo Dorough, Sheryl Lightfoot, Lea Nicholas-Mackenzie, Jennifer Preston and Craig Benjamin | Intervener | Pending |
| Congress of Aboriginal Peoples | Intervener | Pending |
| 'Namgis First Nation | Intervener | Pending |
| Council of the Haida Nation | Intervener | Pending |
| MiningWatch Canada | Intervener | Pending |
| Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation and First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun | Intervener | Pending |
| Kwantlen First Nation | Intervener | Pending |
| British Columbia Civil Liberties Association | Intervener | Pending |
| First Nations of the Maa-Nulth Treaty Society, Tlicho Government, Tla'amin Nation, Tsawwassen First Nation and Nisga'a Nation | Intervener | Pending |
| Amnesty International - Canadian Section | Intervener | Pending |
| Cheona Metals Inc. | Intervener | Pending |
| Canadian Civil Liberties Association | Intervener | Pending |
| Lower Similkameen Indian Band | Intervener | Pending |
| Confederated Tribes of The Colville Reservation | Intervener | Pending |
| Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission and Lummi Nation | Intervener | Pending |
| Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, First Nations Summit of British Columbia et British Columbia Assembly of First Nations, Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, First Nations Summit of British Columbia et British Columbia Assembly of First Nations | Intervener | Pending |
| David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights, International Human Rights Program, University of Toronto and Henry N.R Jackman Faculty of Law | Intervener | Pending |
| Kebaowek First Nation | Intervener | Pending |
| Heiltsuk Tribal Council | Intervener | Pending |
| Saulteau First Nations | Intervener | Pending |
| British Columbia Human Rights Commissioner | Intervener | Pending |
| Chief Petra A'Huille, on her own behalf and in her capacity as Keyohwhuduchun on behalf of all member of the Maiyoo Keyoh, and Maiyoo Keyoh Society | Intervener | Pending |
| Mitchikanibikok Inik First Nation, also known to Canada as the Algonquins of Barriere Lake | Intervener | Pending |
| Soltan, Axana | Intervener | Pending |
| BC Seafood Alliance | Intervener | Pending |
| Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights | Intervener | Pending |
Counsel
Party: Chief Gold Commissioner of British Columbia
Counsel
Names
Leah Greathead
Sarah Bevan
Heather Cochran
Sarah Bevan
Heather Cochran
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
1405 Douglas Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 9N7
Telephone: (250) 356-8892
FAX: (250) 356-9154
Email: leah.greathead@gov.bc.ca
1405 Douglas Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 9N7
Telephone: (250) 356-8892
FAX: (250) 356-9154
Email: leah.greathead@gov.bc.ca
Agent
Name
Michael J. Sobkin
Contact information
Michael Sobkin Law Corporation
331 Somerset Street West
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0J8
Telephone: (613) 282-1712
FAX: (613) 288-2896
Email: msobkin@sympatico.ca
331 Somerset Street West
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0J8
Telephone: (613) 282-1712
FAX: (613) 288-2896
Email: msobkin@sympatico.ca
Party: Lieutenant Governor in Council of British Columbia, Attorney General of British Columbia, and His Majesty the King in Right of British Columbia, as represented by the Chief Gold Commissioner
Counsel
Names
Leah Greathead
Sarah Bevan
Heather Cochran
Sarah Bevan
Heather Cochran
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
1405 Douglas Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 9N7
Telephone: (250) 356-8892
FAX: (250) 356-9154
Email: leah.greathead@gov.bc.ca
1405 Douglas Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 9N7
Telephone: (250) 356-8892
FAX: (250) 356-9154
Email: leah.greathead@gov.bc.ca
Agent
Name
Michael J. Sobkin
Contact information
Michael Sobkin Law Corporation
331 Somerset Street West
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0J8
Telephone: (613) 282-1712
FAX: (613) 288-2896
Email: msobkin@sympatico.ca
331 Somerset Street West
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0J8
Telephone: (613) 282-1712
FAX: (613) 288-2896
Email: msobkin@sympatico.ca
Party: Sm’ooygit Nees Hiwaas, also known as Matthew Hill, on behalf of the Smgyigyetm Gitxaala, and Gitxaala Nation
Counsel
Names
Lisa C. Fong K.C.
Ruben Tillman
Ruben Tillman
Contact information
NG Ariss Fong
Suite 800 - 555 West Georgia St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 1Z5
Telephone: (604) 331-1155
FAX: (604) 677-5410
Email: lisa@ngariss.com
Suite 800 - 555 West Georgia St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 1Z5
Telephone: (604) 331-1155
FAX: (604) 677-5410
Email: lisa@ngariss.com
Agent
Name
Thomas Slade
Contact information
Supreme Advocacy LLP
340 Gilmour Street
Suite 100
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0R3
Telephone: (613) 695-8855 Ext: 102
FAX: (613) 695-8580
Email: tslade@supremeadvocacy.ca
340 Gilmour Street
Suite 100
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0R3
Telephone: (613) 695-8855 Ext: 102
FAX: (613) 695-8580
Email: tslade@supremeadvocacy.ca
Party: Ehattesaht First Nation and Chief Simon John in his capacity as Chief of the Ehattesaht First Nation on behalf of all members of the Ehattesaht First Nation
Counsel
Names
Lisa C. Glowacki
Grace Hermansen
Grace Hermansen
Contact information
Ratcliff LLP
500-221 West Esplanade
North Vancouver, British Columbia
V7M 3J3
Telephone: (604) 988-5201
FAX: (604) 988-1452
Email: lglowacki@ratcliff.com
500-221 West Esplanade
North Vancouver, British Columbia
V7M 3J3
Telephone: (604) 988-5201
FAX: (604) 988-1452
Email: lglowacki@ratcliff.com
Agent
Name
Marie-France Major
Contact information
Supreme Advocacy LLP
340 Gilmour Street
Suite 100
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0R3
Telephone: (613) 695-8855 Ext: 102
FAX: (613) 695-8580
Email: mfmajor@supremeadvocacy.ca
340 Gilmour Street
Suite 100
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0R3
Telephone: (613) 695-8855 Ext: 102
FAX: (613) 695-8580
Email: mfmajor@supremeadvocacy.ca
Party: Privateer Gold Ltd.
Counsel
Name
Meredith Sargent
Contact information
Privateer Gold Ltd.
301 – 38 Fell Ave.
North Vancouver, British Columbia
V7P 3S2
Telephone: (604) 998-1133
Email: meredith.sargent@surespan.com
301 – 38 Fell Ave.
North Vancouver, British Columbia
V7P 3S2
Telephone: (604) 998-1133
Email: meredith.sargent@surespan.com
Party: Calvin Manahan, Andre Lyons, and Crystal Forest Ltd.
Counsel
Name
Devin Eeg
Contact information
Hunter Litigation Chambers
1040 West Georgia Street
Suite 2100
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 4H1
Telephone: (604) 647-3533
Email: deeg@litigationchambers.com
1040 West Georgia Street
Suite 2100
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 4H1
Telephone: (604) 647-3533
Email: deeg@litigationchambers.com
Agent
Name
Maxwell Phillip Tristan Miller
Contact information
Mann Lawyers LLP
Suite 300-11 Holland Ave.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Y 4S1
Telephone: (613) 722-1500
Email: tristan.miller@mannlawyers.com
Suite 300-11 Holland Ave.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Y 4S1
Telephone: (613) 722-1500
Email: tristan.miller@mannlawyers.com
Party: Morriss, Sean
This party is not represented by counsel.
Party: Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation
Counsel
Names
Laura Bowman
Tennile Sunday
Tennile Sunday
Contact information
Macpherson Law LLP
403-860 Homer Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 2W5
Telephone: (365) 998-7365
FAX: (226) 582-8929
Email: lbowman@macphersonlaw.ca
403-860 Homer Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 2W5
Telephone: (365) 998-7365
FAX: (226) 582-8929
Email: lbowman@macphersonlaw.ca
Party: Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME)
Counsel
Names
Kevin O'Callaghan
Samuel Geisterfer
Tom Posyniak
Samuel Geisterfer
Tom Posyniak
Contact information
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
2900 - 550 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 0A3
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 631-3232
Email: kocallaghan@fasken.com
2900 - 550 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 0A3
Telephone: (604) 631-3131
FAX: (604) 631-3232
Email: kocallaghan@fasken.com
Agent
Name
Sophie Arseneault
Contact information
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
55 rue Metcalfe
Bureau 1300
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L5
Telephone: (613) 696-6904
FAX: (613) 230-6423
Email: sarseneault@fasken.com
55 rue Metcalfe
Bureau 1300
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L5
Telephone: (613) 696-6904
FAX: (613) 230-6423
Email: sarseneault@fasken.com
Party: Tsay Keh Dene Nation
Counsel
Names
Cheryl Sharvit
Kendra Shupe
Stephen Mussell
Kendra Shupe
Stephen Mussell
Contact information
Mandell Pinder LLP
422 - 1080 Mainland Street
Vancouer, British Columbia
V6B 2T4
Telephone: (604) 556-8561
FAX: (604) 681-0959
Email: cheryls@mandellpinder.com
422 - 1080 Mainland Street
Vancouer, British Columbia
V6B 2T4
Telephone: (604) 556-8561
FAX: (604) 681-0959
Email: cheryls@mandellpinder.com
Agent
Name
Marie-France Major
Contact information
Supreme Advocacy LLP
340 Gilmour Street
Suite 100
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0R3
Telephone: (613) 695-8855 Ext: 102
FAX: (613) 695-8580
Email: mfmajor@supremeadvocacy.ca
340 Gilmour Street
Suite 100
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0R3
Telephone: (613) 695-8855 Ext: 102
FAX: (613) 695-8580
Email: mfmajor@supremeadvocacy.ca
Party: Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation
Counsel
Names
Corey Shefman
Thadsha Chandrakumaran
Thadsha Chandrakumaran
Contact information
Olthuis, Kleer, Townshend LLP
250 University Ave, 8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5M 3E5
Telephone: (416) 981-9330
FAX: (416) 981-9350
Email: cshefman@oktlaw.com
250 University Ave, 8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5M 3E5
Telephone: (416) 981-9330
FAX: (416) 981-9350
Email: cshefman@oktlaw.com
Agent
Name
Colleen Bauman
Contact information
Goldblatt Partners LLP
270 Albert Street
Suite 1400
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5G8
Telephone: (613) 482-2463
FAX: (613) 235-3041
Email: cbauman@goldblattpartners.com
270 Albert Street
Suite 1400
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5G8
Telephone: (613) 482-2463
FAX: (613) 235-3041
Email: cbauman@goldblattpartners.com
Party: Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation
Counsel
Names
Corey Shefman
Thadsha Chandrakumaran
Thadsha Chandrakumaran
Contact information
Olthuis, Kleer, Townshend LLP
250 University Ave, 8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5M 3E5
Telephone: (416) 981-9330
FAX: (416) 981-9350
Email: cshefman@oktlaw.com
250 University Ave, 8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5M 3E5
Telephone: (416) 981-9330
FAX: (416) 981-9350
Email: cshefman@oktlaw.com
Agent
Name
Colleen Bauman
Contact information
Goldblatt Partners LLP
270 Albert Street
Suite 1400
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5G8
Telephone: (613) 482-2463
FAX: (613) 235-3041
Email: cbauman@goldblattpartners.com
270 Albert Street
Suite 1400
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5G8
Telephone: (613) 482-2463
FAX: (613) 235-3041
Email: cbauman@goldblattpartners.com
Party: Attorney General of Saskatchewan
Counsel
Name
P. Mitch McAdam, K.C.
Contact information
Attorney General for Saskatchewan
820 - 1874 Scarth St
Constitutional Law Branch
Regina, Saskatchewan
S3P 3B3
Telephone: (306) 787-7846
FAX: (306) 787-9111
Email: mitch.mcadam@gov.sk.ca
820 - 1874 Scarth St
Constitutional Law Branch
Regina, Saskatchewan
S3P 3B3
Telephone: (306) 787-7846
FAX: (306) 787-9111
Email: mitch.mcadam@gov.sk.ca
Agent
Name
Léa Desjardins
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
160 Elgin Street
Suite 2600
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 786-0106
FAX: (613) 788-3573
Email: lea.desjardins@gowlingwlg.com
160 Elgin Street
Suite 2600
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 786-0106
FAX: (613) 788-3573
Email: lea.desjardins@gowlingwlg.com
Party: Edward John, Wilton Littlechild, Kenneth Deer, Dalee Sambo Dorough, Sheryl Lightfoot, Lea Nicholas-Mackenzie, Jennifer Preston and Craig Benjamin
Counsel
Name
Naiomi W. Metallic KC
Contact information
Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP
1801 Hollis St, Suite 1800
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 3N4
Telephone: (902) 428-8344
FAX: (902) 420-9326
Email: nmetallic@bwbllp.ca
1801 Hollis St, Suite 1800
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 3N4
Telephone: (902) 428-8344
FAX: (902) 420-9326
Email: nmetallic@bwbllp.ca
Party: Attorney General of the Northwest Territories
Counsel
Name
Maren Zimmer
Contact information
Attorney General of the Northwest Territories
4903 - 49th Street, 4th Floor
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
X1A 2L9
Telephone: (867) 767-9257 Ext: 82127
FAX: (867) 873-0234
Email: Maren_Zimmer@gov.nt.ca
4903 - 49th Street, 4th Floor
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
X1A 2L9
Telephone: (867) 767-9257 Ext: 82127
FAX: (867) 873-0234
Email: Maren_Zimmer@gov.nt.ca
Agent
Name
Graham Ragan
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
160 Elgin Street
Suite 2600
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 786-8699
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: graham.ragan@gowlingwlg.com
160 Elgin Street
Suite 2600
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 786-8699
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: graham.ragan@gowlingwlg.com
Party: Congress of Aboriginal Peoples
Counsel
Names
Andrew Lokan
Sonia Patel
Sonia Patel
Contact information
Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP
155 Wellington Street West
35th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 3H1
Telephone: (416) 646-4324
FAX: (416) 646-4301
Email: andrew.lokan@paliareroland.com
155 Wellington Street West
35th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 3H1
Telephone: (416) 646-4324
FAX: (416) 646-4301
Email: andrew.lokan@paliareroland.com
Agent
Name
David R. Elliott
Contact information
Dentons Canada LLP
99 Bank Street
Suite 1420
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1H4
Telephone: (613) 783-9699
FAX: (613) 783-9690
Email: david.elliott@dentons.com
99 Bank Street
Suite 1420
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1H4
Telephone: (613) 783-9699
FAX: (613) 783-9690
Email: david.elliott@dentons.com
Party: 'Namgis First Nation
Counsel
Names
Sean Jones
Katie Bellett
Katie Bellett
Contact information
Ratcliff LLP
500 - 221 West Esplanade
North Vancouver, British Columbia
V7M 3J3
Telephone: (604) 988-5201
FAX: (604) 988-1452
Email: sjones@ratcliff.com
500 - 221 West Esplanade
North Vancouver, British Columbia
V7M 3J3
Telephone: (604) 988-5201
FAX: (604) 988-1452
Email: sjones@ratcliff.com
Agent
Name
Marie-France Major
Contact information
Supreme Advocacy LLP
340 Gilmour Street
Suite 100
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0R3
Telephone: (613) 695-8855 Ext: 102
FAX: (613) 695-8580
Email: mfmajor@supremeadvocacy.ca
340 Gilmour Street
Suite 100
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0R3
Telephone: (613) 695-8855 Ext: 102
FAX: (613) 695-8580
Email: mfmajor@supremeadvocacy.ca
Party: Council of the Haida Nation
Counsel
Names
Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson
Gavin Smith
Aaron Cressman
Gavin Smith
Aaron Cressman
Contact information
White Raven Law Corporation
16541 Upper Beach Road
Surrey, British Columbia
V3S 9R6
Telephone: (604) 536-5541
FAX: (604) 536-5542
Email: tlwd@whiteravenlaw.ca
16541 Upper Beach Road
Surrey, British Columbia
V3S 9R6
Telephone: (604) 536-5541
FAX: (604) 536-5542
Email: tlwd@whiteravenlaw.ca
Agent
Name
Marie-France Major
Contact information
Supreme Advocacy LLP
340 Gilmour Street
Suite 100
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0R3
Telephone: (613) 695-8855 Ext: 102
FAX: (613) 695-8580
Email: mfmajor@supremeadvocacy.ca
340 Gilmour Street
Suite 100
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0R3
Telephone: (613) 695-8855 Ext: 102
FAX: (613) 695-8580
Email: mfmajor@supremeadvocacy.ca
Party: MiningWatch Canada
Counsel
Names
Stephanie Hewson
Christopher Evans
Jack Jones
Christopher Evans
Jack Jones
Contact information
Woodward & Company
123 Front Street West, Suite 902
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2M2
Telephone: (250) 383-2356
FAX: (250) 380-6560
Email: shewson@woodwardandcompany.com
123 Front Street West, Suite 902
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2M2
Telephone: (250) 383-2356
FAX: (250) 380-6560
Email: shewson@woodwardandcompany.com
Agent
Name
Marie-France Major
Contact information
Supreme Advocacy LLP
340 Gilmour Street
Suite 100
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0R3
Telephone: (613) 695-8855 Ext: 102
FAX: (613) 695-8580
Email: mfmajor@supremeadvocacy.ca
340 Gilmour Street
Suite 100
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0R3
Telephone: (613) 695-8855 Ext: 102
FAX: (613) 695-8580
Email: mfmajor@supremeadvocacy.ca
Party: Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation and First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun
Counsel
Names
Nuri G. Frame
Tasha Paramalingam
Enid Gibney
Jonah Dutz
Tasha Paramalingam
Enid Gibney
Jonah Dutz
Contact information
Pape Salter Teillet LLP
546 Euclid Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M6G 2T2
Telephone: (416) 916-1593
FAX: (416) 916-3726
Email: nframe@pstlaw.ca
546 Euclid Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M6G 2T2
Telephone: (416) 916-1593
FAX: (416) 916-3726
Email: nframe@pstlaw.ca
Agent
Name
Marie-France Major
Contact information
Supreme Advocacy LLP
340 Gilmour Street
Suite 100
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0R3
Telephone: (613) 695-8855 Ext: 102
FAX: (613) 695-8580
Email: mfmajor@supremeadvocacy.ca
340 Gilmour Street
Suite 100
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0R3
Telephone: (613) 695-8855 Ext: 102
FAX: (613) 695-8580
Email: mfmajor@supremeadvocacy.ca
Party: Attorney General of Alberta
Counsel
Names
Jennifer L. Keliher
Kate Whittleton
Kate Whittleton
Contact information
Attorney General of Alberta
Constitutional and Aboriginal Law
1670, 639 5th Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 0M9
Telephone: (587) 435-6978
FAX: (403) 297-6381
Email: jennifer.keliher@gov.ab.ca
Constitutional and Aboriginal Law
1670, 639 5th Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 0M9
Telephone: (587) 435-6978
FAX: (403) 297-6381
Email: jennifer.keliher@gov.ab.ca
Agent
Name
Léa Desjardins
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
160 Elgin Street
Suite 2600
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 786-0106
FAX: (613) 788-3573
Email: lea.desjardins@gowlingwlg.com
160 Elgin Street
Suite 2600
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 786-0106
FAX: (613) 788-3573
Email: lea.desjardins@gowlingwlg.com
Party: Attorney General of Quebec
Counsel
Names
Fiona Émond
Rosemarie Fortier
Rosemarie Fortier
Contact information
Ministère de la Justice du Québec
Direction du droit constitutionnel et autochtone
1200, route de l'Église, 4e étage
Québec, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-1477
FAX: (418) 644-7030
Email: fiona.emond@justice.gouv.qc.ca
Direction du droit constitutionnel et autochtone
1200, route de l'Église, 4e étage
Québec, Quebec
G1V 4M1
Telephone: (418) 643-1477
FAX: (418) 644-7030
Email: fiona.emond@justice.gouv.qc.ca
Agent
Name
Pierre Landry
Contact information
Noël et Associés, s.e.n.c.r.l.
225, montée Paiment
2e étage
Gatineau, Quebec
J8P 6M7
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Email: p.landry@noelassocies.com
225, montée Paiment
2e étage
Gatineau, Quebec
J8P 6M7
Telephone: (819) 771-7393
FAX: (819) 771-5397
Email: p.landry@noelassocies.com
Party: Kwantlen First Nation
Counsel
Name
Jason M. Harman
Contact information
Conatus Law Corporation
335 Pine Street
New Westminster, British Columbia
V3L 2T1
Telephone: (604) 442-2134
Email: jason@conatuslaw.ca
335 Pine Street
New Westminster, British Columbia
V3L 2T1
Telephone: (604) 442-2134
Email: jason@conatuslaw.ca
Agent
Name
Maxwell Phillip Tristan Miller
Contact information
Mann Lawyers LLP
Suite 300-11 Holland Ave.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Y 4S1
Telephone: (613) 722-1500
Email: tristan.miller@mannlawyers.com
Suite 300-11 Holland Ave.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Y 4S1
Telephone: (613) 722-1500
Email: tristan.miller@mannlawyers.com
Party: Attorney General of Canada
Counsel
Names
Amy Martin-Leblanc
Christa Akey Neil Goodridge
Christa Akey Neil Goodridge
Contact information
Attorney General of Canada
Epcor Tower
300 10423-101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5H 0E7
Telephone: (780) 495-6819
FAX: (780) 495-8491
Email: amy.martin-leblanc@justice.gc.ca
Epcor Tower
300 10423-101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5H 0E7
Telephone: (780) 495-6819
FAX: (780) 495-8491
Email: amy.martin-leblanc@justice.gc.ca
Agent
Name
Bernard Letarte
Contact information
Department of Justice Canada
National Litigation Sector
275 Sparks Street, St-Andrew Tower
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 294-6588
Email: SCCAgentCorrespondentCSC@justice.gc.ca
National Litigation Sector
275 Sparks Street, St-Andrew Tower
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: (613) 294-6588
Email: SCCAgentCorrespondentCSC@justice.gc.ca
Party: British Columbia Civil Liberties Association
Counsel
Names
Christopher Rusko
Luke Casburn
Luke Casburn
Contact information
Miller Titerle + Company
300-638 Smithe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 1E3
Telephone: (778) 655-4465
FAX: (604) 681-4113
Email: crusko@millertiterle.com
300-638 Smithe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 1E3
Telephone: (778) 655-4465
FAX: (604) 681-4113
Email: crusko@millertiterle.com
Agent
Name
Darius Bossé
Contact information
Juristes Power Law
50 O’Connor Street
Suite 1313
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 702-5566
Email: dbosse@juristespower.ca
50 O’Connor Street
Suite 1313
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 702-5566
Email: dbosse@juristespower.ca
Party: First Nations of the Maa-Nulth Treaty Society, Tlicho Government, Tla'amin Nation, Tsawwassen First Nation and Nisga'a Nation
Counsel
Names
Colin Salter
Zachary Davis
Marc Gibson
Audrey Axten
Zachary Davis
Marc Gibson
Audrey Axten
Contact information
Pape Salter Teillet LLP
546 Euclid Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M6G 2T2
Telephone: (416) 460-5350
FAX: (416) 916-3726
Email: csalter@pstlaw.ca
546 Euclid Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M6G 2T2
Telephone: (416) 460-5350
FAX: (416) 916-3726
Email: csalter@pstlaw.ca
Agent
Name
Catherine Ouellet
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
160 Elgin Street
Suite 2600
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 5C6
Telephone: (613) 786-0189
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: Catherine.Ouellet@gowlingwlg.com
160 Elgin Street
Suite 2600
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 5C6
Telephone: (613) 786-0189
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: Catherine.Ouellet@gowlingwlg.com
Party: Amnesty International - Canadian Section
Counsel
Names
Daniel Goudge
Laura Cameron
Laura Cameron
Contact information
Stockwoods LLP
TD North Tower, Box 140
77 King Street West, Suite 4130
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1H1
Telephone: (416) 593-2497
Email: dang@stockwoods.ca
TD North Tower, Box 140
77 King Street West, Suite 4130
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1H1
Telephone: (416) 593-2497
Email: dang@stockwoods.ca
Agent
Name
Darius Bossé
Contact information
Juristes Power Law
50 O’Connor Street
Suite 1313
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 702-5566
Email: dbosse@juristespower.ca
50 O’Connor Street
Suite 1313
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 702-5566
Email: dbosse@juristespower.ca
Party: Cheona Metals Inc.
Counsel
Names
Kevin Hille
Jesse Abell
Jesse Abell
Contact information
Olthuis, Kleer, Townshend LLP
250 University Avenue, 8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5M 3E5
Telephone: (416) 981-9330
FAX: (416) 981-9350
Email: khille@oktlaw.com
250 University Avenue, 8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5M 3E5
Telephone: (416) 981-9330
FAX: (416) 981-9350
Email: khille@oktlaw.com
Agent
Name
Colleen Bauman
Contact information
Goldblatt Partners LLP
270 Albert Street
Suite 1400
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5G8
Telephone: (613) 482-2463
FAX: (613) 235-3041
Email: cbauman@goldblattpartners.com
270 Albert Street
Suite 1400
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5G8
Telephone: (613) 482-2463
FAX: (613) 235-3041
Email: cbauman@goldblattpartners.com
Party: Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Counsel
Names
Claire Boychuk
Simcha Walfish
Simcha Walfish
Contact information
RavenLaw LLP
1600-220 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Z9
Telephone: (613) 567-2901
FAX: (613) 567-2921
Email: cboychuk@ravenlaw.com
1600-220 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5Z9
Telephone: (613) 567-2901
FAX: (613) 567-2921
Email: cboychuk@ravenlaw.com
Party: Lower Similkameen Indian Band
Counsel
Name
Rayanna Hourie
Contact information
West Coast Environmental Law
1300 - 409 Granville St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 1T2
Telephone: (604) 684-7378 Ext: 218
FAX: (604) 684-1312
Email: rseymour@wcel.org
1300 - 409 Granville St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 1T2
Telephone: (604) 684-7378 Ext: 218
FAX: (604) 684-1312
Email: rseymour@wcel.org
Agent
Name
Thomas Slade
Contact information
Supreme Advocacy LLP
340 Gilmour Street
Suite 100
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0R3
Telephone: (613) 695-8855 Ext: 102
FAX: (613) 695-8580
Email: tslade@supremeadvocacy.ca
340 Gilmour Street
Suite 100
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0R3
Telephone: (613) 695-8855 Ext: 102
FAX: (613) 695-8580
Email: tslade@supremeadvocacy.ca
Party: Attorney General of Ontario
Counsel
Names
Kisha Chatterjee
Ryan Ng
Ryan Ng
Contact information
Attorney General of Ontario
720 Bay Street, 8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 2S9
Telephone: (416) 948-5058
FAX: (416) 326-4015
Email: kisha.chatterjee@ontario.ca
720 Bay Street, 8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 2S9
Telephone: (416) 948-5058
FAX: (416) 326-4015
Email: kisha.chatterjee@ontario.ca
Agent
Name
Nadia Effendi
Contact information
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
World Exchange Plaza
100 Queen Street, Suite 1300
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1J9
Telephone: (613) 787-3562
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Email: neffendi@blg.com
World Exchange Plaza
100 Queen Street, Suite 1300
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1J9
Telephone: (613) 787-3562
FAX: (613) 230-8842
Email: neffendi@blg.com
Party: Confederated Tribes of The Colville Reservation
Counsel
Names
David Wu
Julia W. Riddle
Caitlin Wardrop
Julia W. Riddle
Caitlin Wardrop
Contact information
Arvay Finlay LLP
808 Nelson Street
Suite 1512
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2H2
Telephone: (604) 696-9828
FAX: (888) 575-3281
Email: dwu@arvayfinlay.ca
808 Nelson Street
Suite 1512
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2H2
Telephone: (604) 696-9828
FAX: (888) 575-3281
Email: dwu@arvayfinlay.ca
Agent
Name
Catherine Ouellet
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
160 Elgin Street
Suite 2600
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 5C6
Telephone: (613) 786-0189
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: Catherine.Ouellet@gowlingwlg.com
160 Elgin Street
Suite 2600
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 5C6
Telephone: (613) 786-0189
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: Catherine.Ouellet@gowlingwlg.com
Party: Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission and Lummi Nation
Counsel
Name
John Gailus
Contact information
Cascadia Legal LLP
2021 - 736 Broughton Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1E1
Telephone: (250) 419-8317
FAX: (250) 419-8270
Email: john@cascadialegal.ca
2021 - 736 Broughton Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1E1
Telephone: (250) 419-8317
FAX: (250) 419-8270
Email: john@cascadialegal.ca
Party: Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, First Nations Summit of British Columbia et British Columbia Assembly of First Nations, Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, First Nations Summit of British Columbia et British Columbia Assembly of First Nations
Counsel
Names
Joelle Walker
Erin Reimer
Erin Reimer
Contact information
Miller Titerle Law Corporation
300 - 638 Smithe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 1E3
Telephone: (604) 681-4113
FAX: (604) 681-4113
Email: joelle@millertiterle.com
300 - 638 Smithe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 1E3
Telephone: (604) 681-4113
FAX: (604) 681-4113
Email: joelle@millertiterle.com
Agent
Name
Moira S. Dillon
Contact information
Supreme Law Group
440 Laurier Ave. West
Suite 200
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 7X6
Telephone: (613) 691-1224
FAX: (613) 691-1338
Email: mdillon@supremelawgroup.ca
440 Laurier Ave. West
Suite 200
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 7X6
Telephone: (613) 691-1224
FAX: (613) 691-1338
Email: mdillon@supremelawgroup.ca
Party: David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights, International Human Rights Program, University of Toronto and Henry N.R Jackman Faculty of Law
Counsel
Names
Jessica Orkin
Rachel Gardner
Rachel Gardner
Contact information
Goldblatt Partners LLP
20 Dundas Street West
Suite 1039
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2C2
Telephone: (416) 977-6070
Email: jorkin@goldblattpartners.com
20 Dundas Street West
Suite 1039
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2C2
Telephone: (416) 977-6070
Email: jorkin@goldblattpartners.com
Agent
Name
Colleen Bauman
Contact information
Goldblatt Partners LLP
270 Albert Street
Suite 1400
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5G8
Telephone: (613) 482-2463
FAX: (613) 235-3041
Email: cbauman@goldblattpartners.com
270 Albert Street
Suite 1400
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5G8
Telephone: (613) 482-2463
FAX: (613) 235-3041
Email: cbauman@goldblattpartners.com
Party: Kebaowek First Nation
Counsel
Names
Robert Janes, K.C.
Lara Koerner-Yeo
Louise Kyle
Lara Koerner-Yeo
Louise Kyle
Contact information
JFK Law LLP
260 - 200 Granville Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 1S4
Telephone: (604) 687-0549
FAX: (604) 687-2696
Email: rjanes@jfklaw.ca
260 - 200 Granville Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 1S4
Telephone: (604) 687-0549
FAX: (604) 687-2696
Email: rjanes@jfklaw.ca
Party: Heiltsuk Tribal Council
Counsel
Name
Rachel Ariss
Contact information
NG Ariss Fong
Suite 800 - 555 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 1Z5
Telephone: (647) 221-2258
FAX: (604) 677-5410
Email: rachel@ngariss.org
Suite 800 - 555 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 1Z5
Telephone: (647) 221-2258
FAX: (604) 677-5410
Email: rachel@ngariss.org
Agent
Name
Thomas Slade
Contact information
Supreme Advocacy LLP
340 Gilmour Street
Suite 100
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0R3
Telephone: (613) 695-8855 Ext: 102
FAX: (613) 695-8580
Email: tslade@supremeadvocacy.ca
340 Gilmour Street
Suite 100
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0R3
Telephone: (613) 695-8855 Ext: 102
FAX: (613) 695-8580
Email: tslade@supremeadvocacy.ca
Party: Saulteau First Nations
Counsel
Name
James Hickling
Contact information
Hickling Harrison Law
110 Lenora Road
Bowen Island, British Columbia
V0N 1G1
Telephone: (778) 689-7756
Email: james@hicklingharrison.com
110 Lenora Road
Bowen Island, British Columbia
V0N 1G1
Telephone: (778) 689-7756
Email: james@hicklingharrison.com
Agent
Name
Bijon Roy
Contact information
Champ and Associates
43 Florence Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0W6
Telephone: (613) 237-4740
FAX: (613) 232-2680
Email: broy@champlaw.ca
43 Florence Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0W6
Telephone: (613) 237-4740
FAX: (613) 232-2680
Email: broy@champlaw.ca
Party: British Columbia Human Rights Commissioner
Counsel
Names
Brandon Macleod
Carly Hyman
Carly Hyman
Contact information
British Columbia Human Rights Commissioner
#536, 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 3E1
Telephone: (250) 216-8782
Email: brandon.Macleod@bchumanrights.ca
#536, 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 3E1
Telephone: (250) 216-8782
Email: brandon.Macleod@bchumanrights.ca
Agent
Name
Darius Bossé
Contact information
Juristes Power Law
50 O’Connor Street
Suite 1313
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 702-5566
Email: dbosse@juristespower.ca
50 O’Connor Street
Suite 1313
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 702-5566
Email: dbosse@juristespower.ca
Party: Chief Petra A'Huille, on her own behalf and in her capacity as Keyohwhuduchun on behalf of all member of the Maiyoo Keyoh, and Maiyoo Keyoh Society
Counsel
Names
Courtenay Jacklin
Adele DesBrisay
Adele DesBrisay
Contact information
Cascadia Legal LLP
2021 - 736 Broughton Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1E1
Telephone: (250) 419-8317
2021 - 736 Broughton Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1E1
Telephone: (250) 419-8317
Agent
Name
Moira S. Dillon
Contact information
Supreme Law Group
440 Laurier Ave. West
Suite 200
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 7X6
Telephone: (613) 691-1224
FAX: (613) 691-1338
Email: mdillon@supremelawgroup.ca
440 Laurier Ave. West
Suite 200
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 7X6
Telephone: (613) 691-1224
FAX: (613) 691-1338
Email: mdillon@supremelawgroup.ca
Party: Mitchikanibikok Inik First Nation, also known to Canada as the Algonquins of Barriere Lake
Counsel
Names
Jessica Magonet
Daniel Cheater
Reid Gomme
Daniel Cheater
Reid Gomme
Contact information
Ecojustice Canada Society
425 Carrall St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 6E3
Telephone: (604) 685-5618 Ext: 262
FAX: (604) 685-7813
Email: jmagonet@ecojustice.ca
425 Carrall St.
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 6E3
Telephone: (604) 685-5618 Ext: 262
FAX: (604) 685-7813
Email: jmagonet@ecojustice.ca
Party: Soltan, Axana
This party is not represented by counsel.
Party: BC Seafood Alliance
Counsel
Names
Ian Knapp
Alanna Mackenzie
Alanna Mackenzie
Contact information
MacKenzie Fujisawa LLP
1600 - 1095 West Pender Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 2M6
Telephone: (604) 443-1203
FAX: (604) 685-6494
Email: iknapp@macfuj.com
1600 - 1095 West Pender Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 2M6
Telephone: (604) 443-1203
FAX: (604) 685-6494
Email: iknapp@macfuj.com
Agent
Name
Catherine Ouellet
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
160 Elgin Street
Suite 2600
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 5C6
Telephone: (613) 786-0189
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: Catherine.Ouellet@gowlingwlg.com
160 Elgin Street
Suite 2600
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 5C6
Telephone: (613) 786-0189
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: Catherine.Ouellet@gowlingwlg.com
Party: Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights
Counsel
Names
Natalia Rodriguez
Logan Stack
Payman Akhavan
Logan Stack
Payman Akhavan
Contact information
Conway Baxter Wilson LLP
400 - 411 Roosevelt Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K2A 3X9
Telephone: (613) 780-2013
FAX: (613) 688-0271
Email: nrodriguez@conwaylitigation.ca
400 - 411 Roosevelt Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K2A 3X9
Telephone: (613) 780-2013
FAX: (613) 688-0271
Email: nrodriguez@conwaylitigation.ca
Summary
Keywords
Constitutional law — Division of powers — Jurisdiction — Provincial system for registering claims to mineral rights on Crown land not providing for prior consultation with affected First Nations — First Nations petitioning British Columbia Supreme Court seeking declaratory relief — Whether Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act mandates British Columbia Supreme Court to issue declarations of inconsistency between United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and laws of British Columbia — Whether presumption of conformity grounded in the honour of the Crown applicable regardless of limits expressed in Interpretation Act — United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, UNGA, 61st Sess, UN Doc A/RES/61/295 (2007) G.A. Res 61/295 — Interpretation Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 238 — Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, S.B.C. 2019, c. 44.
Summary
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Two First Nations petitioned the British Columbia Supreme Court seeking declaratory relief concerning a mineral tenure registration system that permitted registering claims to mineral rights on Crown land without prior consultation with affected First Nations. The applications judge declared that the mineral claims registration system breached the Crown’s duty to consult, dismissed claims for other declaratory relief, and suspended the declaration for 18 months. The Court of Appeal held that the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, S.B.C. 2019, c. 44, incorporated the United Nations’ Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples into the law of British Columbia. A majority held that the mineral claims registration system was inconsistent with the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People and the Crown had breached its duty to consult. Riley J.A., dissenting, held that the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act has not assigned any role to the courts and a question of inconsistency between British Columbia’s laws and the United Nations’ Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is not a justiciable matter.
Lower court rulings
Declaration that mineral claims registration system breaches Crown’s duty to consult; declaration suspended; claims for other declaratory relief dismissed
Appeals allowed, Riley J.A. dissenting. Declarations granted that: Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, S.B.C. 2019, c. 44, incorporated United Nations’ Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples into law of British Columbia; mineral claims registration system inconsistent with Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People; and Crown breached duty to consult
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Date modified: 2026-09-18