Aboriginal title law has primarily developed in the context of Crown (government-owned) land. However, two recent court decisions have considered whether and how Aboriginal title applies to privately held lands, prompting broader discussions about the scope of Aboriginal rights and how to properly effect reconciliation. Join members of our Commercial Real Estate and Indigenous law groups for a discussion of these developments and their implications.
This seminar will focus on the recent landmark cases shaping this area of law, including the key factual context of each case, the differing conclusions of the two courts and the governments’ responses. The seminar will provide a practical discussion of the implications of these developments for landowners, developers, lenders and other interested parties.
The presentation will be followed by a 20-minute Q&A session.
Please note that our regular Annual Indigenous Law Update seminar will take place later in the year.
Event Details
Thursday, March 12, 2026
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. (PT)
Online and in-person
Topics:
- Private land and Aboriginal title after J.D. Irving
- The Cowichan decision and its broader implications
- Key takeaways for businesses and private landowners
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Time (PT) |
Description |
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11:45 a.m. |
In-Person: Registration and Lunch |
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12 p.m. |
Online: Livestream Begins |
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12:10 – 12:40 p.m. |
Presentation / Webinar |
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12:40 – 1 p.m. |
Q&A |
Mandatory Continuing Education
Ontario
This program contains up to 30 minutes of Substantive content.
British Columbia
This program has been accredited for up to 0.5 CPD Credit Hour with The Law Society of British Columbia.
Quebec
Please note that pursuant to the amendments to the Règlement sur la formation continue obligatoire des avocats (Regulation respecting mandatory continuing education for lawyers – available in French only) of the Barreau du Québec, which came into force on April 1, 2019, the status of “recognized provider” and the mandatory “recognition” of activities have been abolished.
Blakes will continue to provide you with a confirmation of participation for your records. As stipulated in the above-mentioned regulation, members must preserve supporting documents attesting their completion of training activities for a period of seven years beginning on April 30 following the end of the reference period during which such activities were completed.
