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Aboriginal Title and Private Property Claims in Canada: What the Law Says and Why the Debate Continues
Recent decisions in Cowichan Tribes v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 BCSC 1490 and Wolastoqey Nations v. New Brunswick, 2025 NBCA 129 have renewed debate about Aboriginal title and private property rights in Canada. This article examines the legal principles behind Aboriginal title, the significance of these landmark cases, and the unresolved questions that continue to shape this evolving area of Canadian law.

Sara Santos-Vigneault
Jun 69 min read
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