Westaway Law Group

Westaway Law Group Westaway Law Group brings over 20 years of experience working with First Nations, Inuit assocations,

Westaway Law Group is very fortunate to bring over 20 years of experience in the area of service to Indigenous Nations and businesses across Canada. We bring expertise built from long relationships with First Nations, Inuit associations, Métis and associations, Tribal Councils, and the important economic development corporations and other businesses that do this important work throughout the vario

us regions of Canada. We are both litigators and negotiators, and we have appeared at all levels of Court including the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada most recently. We currently have lawyers called to the bars of Ontario, Nunavut, and Manitoba, with permission to appear in Quebec. Westaway Law Group also has a strong Supreme Court agency practice that services litigators across Canada who will appear before the Supreme Court of Canada in any matter. Our litigation expertise also includes specific experience before the Federal Court of Canada including the Federal Court of Appeal. Finally, Westaway Law Group litigation experience has a special focus on the North. We have worked frequently in the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and in Nunavut. We are presently called to the bar in Nunavut and are ready to appear in matters in that region. Westaway Law Group continues to provide both strategic legal advice as well as operating as the lead negotiator on several key Impact Benefit Agreement negotiations. We are also regularly involved in Specific Claim negotiations, global settlements, participation agreements with mining companies and other resource companies, forestry management planning negotiations, as well as wind farm and solar energy project talks. Our lawyers are available to support any type of negotiation or settlement process that may arise for Indigenous Nations and associations across Canada.

We are excited to announce that Westaway Law Group joined forces with First Peoples Law LLP in October 2022. For more in...
10/03/2022

We are excited to announce that Westaway Law Group joined forces with First Peoples Law LLP in October 2022. For more information, please visit www.firstpeopleslaw.com

We are excited to announce Westaway Law Group joined First Peoples Law LLP on October 1, 2022.

The newly expanded First Peoples Law LLP creates a national boutique firm specializing in Indigenous rights and working exclusively for First Nation clients.

This expansion enhances our ability to provide the highest-quality legal advice and representation to First Nation clients from coast to coast to coast with offices in Ottawa and Vancouver

The combined team of 42 lawyers and staff has significant expertise and experience on issues including title and rights, Indigenous laws and governance, economic prosperity, corporate and tax matters, charter rights, employment matters, mediation, and specific claims.

First Peoples Law LLP is dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of Indigenous Peoples and providing legal services founded on principles of advocacy, integrity and commitment.

Read more and meet the team @ https://buff.ly/3dY1wD0

Happy National Indigenous Peoples’ Day from Westaway Law Group! Today we celebrate the contributions, achievements, of a...
06/21/2022

Happy National Indigenous Peoples’ Day from Westaway Law Group! Today we celebrate the contributions, achievements, of all the wonderful people we work with across the country. We wish you some rest today as we re-commit to working towards a better future for all.

Our office will be open today to provide any service you may need!

02/16/2022

Westaway Law Group explores Climate Change and Food Security with participants of Day 2 of the 6th Annual Lands, Resources and Economic Development Forum: Kina-Gego-Naabadosin—Everything is Connected.

Join us by visiting: https://youtube.com/watch?v=6Bhezwh8Xm0

On July 16th, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in favour of Lac Seul First Nation in a long-standing dispute with the f...
07/23/2021

On July 16th, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in favour of Lac Seul First Nation in a long-standing dispute with the federal government over compensation for flooding of their Reserve lands for a hydroelectric project. This decision brings greater clarity to the law around equitable compensation and is a win for all groups advancing historical claims. Westaway Law Group is honoured to have represented the Anishinabek Nation as an intervenor in this landmark case. Watch for a more detailed summary to be posted on www.westawaylaw.ca soon!

Westaway Law Group focuses on providing a wide range of services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis, as well as partners working with Indigenous interests.

Read Westaway Law Group's "Highlights for Indigenous Peoples from Canada's 2021 Budget" -
04/21/2021

Read Westaway Law Group's "Highlights for Indigenous Peoples from Canada's 2021 Budget" -

On March 25, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Reference re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Ac...
03/30/2021

On March 25, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Reference re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. The central issue in this case is whether the matters addressed in the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (the GGPPA) are matters of sufficient national concern that they fall within federal jurisdiction.

The Court found that establishing minimum national standards of GHG price stringency to reduce GHG emissions is a matter of national concern and one that the provinces, whether acting separately or together, are incapable of addressing.

Read our full summary here: https://westawaylaw.ca/reference-re-greenhouse-gas-pollution-pricing-act

Recent announcements regarding clean drinking water on reserves/funding for infrastructure projects -
03/29/2021

Recent announcements regarding clean drinking water on reserves/funding for infrastructure projects -

Supreme Court decides in "Reference re Greenhouse Gas Pricing Act" -
03/26/2021

Supreme Court decides in "Reference re Greenhouse Gas Pricing Act" -

Happy New Year from Westaway Law Group! -
01/09/2021

Happy New Year from Westaway Law Group! -

Happy Holidays from Westaway Law! -
12/11/2020

Happy Holidays from Westaway Law! -

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230-55 Murray Street
Ottawa, ON
K1N5M3

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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