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Treaty clauses to be weakened, repealed – despite officials warning of ‘significant risks’

The controversial cabinet decision was made quietly, going against Ministry of Justice advice. But despite broad changes set to be made to a range of laws, one expert says ‘the Cro...

Full list of Treaty clause cuts and changes revealed

Government minister commits to human rights treaty at Oxford University event

Lord Hermer spoke at an Oxford University event, where he pledged the government would retain the European Convention on Human Rights.

Collecting signatures for separation vote doesn’t violate treaty: Alberta’s lawyers

Lawyers for the Alberta government say collecting signatures for a potential referendum on Alberta separatism doesn't violate treaty rights nor would holding a vote.

B.C. First Nation wants treaty process paused or they could exercise civil disobedience

Last month, the province introduced Bill 20, the K’ómoks Treaty Act, which would see more than 3,400 hectares of land become K’ómoks Treaty Land.

Saskatchewan professor calls separatism illegal for violating treaty rights

As talks on separatism pick up steam in Saskatchewan, First Nations groups in Alberta and Saskatchewan say it encroaches on their treaty rights.

Government confirms changes to Treaty clauses as Waitangi Tribunal finds ‘reckless’ breach

The Waitangi Tribunal has found the Crown breached treaty principles by deciding to downgrade Treaty obligations in the education system.

Esquimalt Nation sues Canada for Hatley Park in Victoria, claims it is excluded from new treaty

The Esquimalt Nation's 384 members are suing Canada's attorney general for treaty rights for Hatley Park, home of Royal Roads University, in a lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court,...

High Seas Treaty Takes Force: What You Need to Know

Roughly two thirds of the ocean lies outside of any country’s jurisdiction. This area, encompassing about half of the Earth’s total surface, is known as the “high seas.” The high s...

The Columbia River Treaty and Tribal Nations: Lessons in resilience

A Columbia River Treaty was reached and ratified in 1961 and it continues to provide flood control and coordinated upstream storage for downstream hydropower. Today, there is oppor...

Burlington in the Court of Appeal: New Guidance on Purpose Tests and Access to Treaty Benefits

The Court of Appeal has confirmed in Burlington Loan Management DAC v HMRC that “obtaining the benefit of” a tax treaty is not the same as “taking advantage of” it. The treaty anti...

First Nations raise concerns as Métis self-government treaty advances in Parliament

First Nations are urging Ottawa to halt a Métis self-government treaty, warning it could infringe on treaty rights as the bill advances in Parliament.

EU Citizens Rights After Brexit (UK 2026)

EU citizens’ rights after Brexit depend primarily on whether they were lawfully resident in the UK by 31 December 2020 in line with the Withdrawal Agreement and Appendix EU. Those...

Treaty Interpretation in the ICJ’s Opinion on the Right to Strike

On 21 May 2026, the International Court of Justice delivered its advisory opinion on the Right to Strike under ILO Convention No. 87. The question before the Court was whether the...

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‘Treaties in Alberta are not optional agreements’: First Nations gather at City Hall rally against separatists

B.C. moves to implement treaty with Kitselas First Nation in northwest

Treaty includes lands, money and governing powers over 38 square kilometres of land

U.S. tribes demand a say in key B.C. economic decisions

The Sinixt Confederacy and the Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission add references to the Gitxaała DRIPA win to their lawsuits

What You Need to Know About Tribal Sovereignty and Birthright Citizenship

Tribal sovereignty has always existed, long before the United States was formed, and Tribal Nations continue to govern their own lands and citizens today. Yet recent legal debates...

The B.C. government tabled implementation legislation on Tuesday in another step toward a fully…

B.C. tables implementation legislation after 30-year negotiation with First Nation | Globalnews.caThe B.C. government tabled implementation legislation on Tuesday in another step...

Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs stands with chiefs in Victoria and calls for province to pull back on K'ómoks and Kitselas t...

The K'ómoks and Kitselas treaties are being debated in the B.C. legislature, but some nations have concerns over overlapping claims

Rights not a cultural commodity

British Columbia’s government has proposed suspending its Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous…

newsfromstolenland:B.C. faces ‘complete opposition’ after telling First Nations of plan to suspend DRIPABritish Columbia’s government has proposed suspending its Declaration on the...

First Nations call on BC to pause treaty bills

VICTORIA, BC, April 27, 2026 /CNW/ – The Wei Wai Kum First Nation (WWK), Nine Allied Tribes (NAT), and Lax Kw’alaams Band (LKB) have stood strong in alliance calling Eby’s governme...

the3million challenges travel restrictions on EU Settlement Scheme applicants

the3million (represented by Public Law Project) has taken the Home Office to court to challenge travel restrictions placed on EU citizens and their family members living in the UK,...