“This directive to all Government of Canada litigators could mark a profound change in Canada’s legal landscape,” Wernick said. In a message from December, Wilson-Raybould told Butts she planned to announce the directive at an event the following day. But the story of Wilson-Raybould’s final achievement as justice minister is more complicated than her text message to Butts suggests. A long-time litigator with knowledge of justice department affairs has confirmed its author was not alone in their concerns. In some cases, Indigenous plaintiffs are seeking title to land they claim is rightfully theirs.

Source: National Post April 15, 2019 18:16 UTC