Thomas Isaac Discusses the Cowichan Decision with CBC’s The Current

Earlier this summer, the British Columbia Supreme Court released its much-anticipated decision in Cowichan Tribes v Canada (Attorney General), following the completion of a 513-day trial.

Thomas Isaac recently sat down with CBC’s The Current to discuss the significance of the Cowichan decision and whether Aboriginal title and fee simple title can co-exist.

Says Tom: “We have a decision that is a direct attack on the Land Title Act.”

Listen to “Can Aboriginal Title and Private Property Rights Co-Exist?” here. (Tom’s segment begins at approximately the 12:00 mark.)

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We encourage you to read our full article on this topic:

• Aboriginal Title Supersedes Fee Simple: Landmark Ruling in Cowichan Tribes v Canada Creates Significant Uncertainty for Private Landowners in BC

The Aboriginal Law Group at Cassels remains committed to keeping you up to date on the latest developments on this topic. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out. We’re here to help.