Senior Counsel

• Oct 2022 - Present

Director/Counsel

• 2016 - Present

Westaway Law Group brings over 20 years of experience working with First Nations, Inuit associations, Métis and associations, and Tribal Councils. Litigation:◦Representation of First Nation, Métis and Inuit clients in rights, Title and Treaty matters;◦Appearing as Counsel across the country before Tribunals and all levels of Courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada◦Energy, forestry and other natural resource matters as they relate to Aboriginal law;◦Mediation and arbitration services◦General public law and related litigation services◦Agents for litigants appearing at the Supreme Court in Indigenous law cases;Negotiation:◦including all aspects of negotiation between Indigenous entities and government;Economic Development:◦including any legal advice provided to assist Indigenous entities with the development (and protection) of business opportunities. We also provide advice – in certain circumstances – to industry and government on effective economic development with Indigenous entities.Strategic Planning:◦General advisory services to industry, governments, First Nation, Métis and Inuit clients;◦Membership, governance and Band Council matters;◦General labour and employment advice.Tel: 613-722-9091Fax: 613-722-9097