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The Supreme Court of Canada Recognizes Aboriginal Title in British Columbia
May 7, 2015
posted in: Legal Updates
Since rights associated with Aboriginal title have constitutional protection, the Court’s reasons describe both the correct legal test for proof of Aboriginal title and also the legal implications arising from proof of title. The legal implications arising from proof of title is the focus of the essay.
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