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02/09/2024

Reference re An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families

In a unanimous judgment, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the Act as a whole is constitutionally valid. The essential matter addressed by the Act involves protecting the well‑being of Indigenous children, youth and families by promoting the delivery of culturally appropriate child and family services and, in so doing, advancing the process of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. The Act falls squarely within Parliament’s legislative jurisdiction under section 91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1867.
The Court characterized section 21 of the Act as simply an incorporation by reference provision. Through section 21, Parliament has validly incorporated by reference the laws, as amended from time to time, of Indigenous groups, communities or peoples in relation to child and family services. As for section 22(3), the Court affirmed that it is simply a legislative restatement of the doctrine of federal paramountcy, under which the provisions of a federal law prevail over conflicting or inconsistent provisions of a provincial law.

As the Court noted, “[u]nder this framework created by the Act, Indigenous governing bodies and the Government of Canada will work together to remedy the harms of the past and create a solid foundation for a renewed nation‑to‑nation relationship in the area of child and family services”.

02/06/2024

Accepting new clients, please call 519-694-0772 or email [email protected] for inquiries.

Nicole Hill-Dolson is a Barrister, Solicitor & Notary Public. Please call the office for any inquiries.

02/05/2024

Now accepting new clients with Family Law and Child Protection Legal Aid Certificates. For more information call 519-694-0772 or email [email protected].

Nicole Hill-Dolson is a Barrister, Solicitor & Notary Public. Please call the office for any inquiries.

01/01/2022

Hoyan!!! Hill-Dolson Law would like to thank all the clients, partnerships and contract work of 2021. I am so grateful for all the opportunities and looking forward to 2022!

12/31/2021

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12/30/2021

Hill-Dolson Law is accepting Family & CYFSA Legal Aid Certificates. Contact us to learn more: call 519-694-0772 or email [email protected]

12/29/2021

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12/25/2021

Happy Holidays from Hill-Dolson Law! Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable holidays with your loved ones 💕

12/22/2021

In the Fall of 2021, Hill-Dolson Law partnered with and provided community members with a Free 1-hour Consultation. Looking forward to what 2022 will bring