Saskatchewan (Environment) v. Métis Nation – Saskatchewan, 2025 SCC 4

JurisdictionFederal Jurisdiction (Canada)
CourtSupreme Court (Canada)
JudgeWagner, Richard; Karakatsanis, Andromache; Côté, Suzanne; Rowe, Malcolm; Martin, Sheilah; Kasirer, Nicholas; Jamal, Mahmud; O’Bonsawin, Michelle; Moreau, Mary
Citation2025 SCC 4
Date28 February 2025
Docket Number40740

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53 practice notes
  • R. v. Varennes, 2025 SCC 22
    • Canada
    • Supreme Court (Canada)
    • 11 Julio 2025
    ...2 S.C.R. 539; Canada (Prime Minister) v. Khadr, 2010 SCC 3, [2010] 1 S.C.R. 44; Saskatchewan (Environment) v. Métis Nation – Saskatchewan, 2025 SCC 4; R. v. Conway, [1989] 1 S.C.R. 1659; R. v. Brunelle, 2024 SCC 3; R. v. Babos, 2014 SCC 16, [2014] 1 S.C.R. 309; R. v. Mahalingan, 2008 SCC 63......
  • Dr Ignacio Tan III v Alberta Veterinary Medical Association
    • Canada
    • Court of Appeal (Alberta)
    • 8 Abril 2025
    ...41, quoting P. (W.) v. Alberta, 2014 ABCA 404, 378 DLR (4th) 629, at para. 15)”: Saskatchewan (Environment) v Métis Nation – Saskatchewan, 2025 SCC 4 at para 32, [2025] SCJ No 4 (QL); see also British Columbia (Minister of Forests) v Okanagan Indian Band, 2003 SCC 71 at para 43, [2003] 3 SC......
  • R v Varennes
    • Canada
    • Supreme Court (Canada)
    • 11 Julio 2025
    ...2 S.C.R. 539; Canada (Prime Minister) v. Khadr, 2010 SCC 3, [2010] 1 S.C.R. 44; Saskatchewan (Environment) v. Métis Nation – Saskatchewan, 2025 SCC 4; R. v. Conway, [1989] 1 S.C.R. 1659; R. v. Brunelle, 2024 SCC 3; R. v. Babos, 2014 SCC 16, [2014] 1 S.C.R. 309; R. v. Mahalingan, 2008 SCC 63......
  • Saskatchewan (Environment) v Métis Nation — Saskatchewan
    • Canada
    • Supreme Court (Canada)
    • 28 Febrero 2025
    ...Métis Nation of Alberta Association, Métis Nation Ontario Secretariat Inc. and Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Interveners 2025 SCC 4 Present: Wagner C.J. and Karakatsanis, Côté, Rowe, Martin, Kasirer, Jamal, O'Bonsawin and Moreau JJ. DOCKET: 40740 SUPREME COURT OF CANADA Civil p......
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  • R. v. Varennes, 2025 SCC 22
    • Canada
    • Supreme Court (Canada)
    • 11 Julio 2025
    ...2 S.C.R. 539; Canada (Prime Minister) v. Khadr, 2010 SCC 3, [2010] 1 S.C.R. 44; Saskatchewan (Environment) v. Métis Nation – Saskatchewan, 2025 SCC 4; R. v. Conway, [1989] 1 S.C.R. 1659; R. v. Brunelle, 2024 SCC 3; R. v. Babos, 2014 SCC 16, [2014] 1 S.C.R. 309; R. v. Mahalingan, 2008 SCC 63......
  • Dr Ignacio Tan III v Alberta Veterinary Medical Association
    • Canada
    • Court of Appeal (Alberta)
    • 8 Abril 2025
    ...41, quoting P. (W.) v. Alberta, 2014 ABCA 404, 378 DLR (4th) 629, at para. 15)”: Saskatchewan (Environment) v Métis Nation – Saskatchewan, 2025 SCC 4 at para 32, [2025] SCJ No 4 (QL); see also British Columbia (Minister of Forests) v Okanagan Indian Band, 2003 SCC 71 at para 43, [2003] 3 SC......
  • R v Varennes
    • Canada
    • Supreme Court (Canada)
    • 11 Julio 2025
    ...2 S.C.R. 539; Canada (Prime Minister) v. Khadr, 2010 SCC 3, [2010] 1 S.C.R. 44; Saskatchewan (Environment) v. Métis Nation – Saskatchewan, 2025 SCC 4; R. v. Conway, [1989] 1 S.C.R. 1659; R. v. Brunelle, 2024 SCC 3; R. v. Babos, 2014 SCC 16, [2014] 1 S.C.R. 309; R. v. Mahalingan, 2008 SCC 63......
  • Taylor v. Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Canada
    • Supreme Court (Canada)
    • 13 Febrero 2026
    ...the Oldman River Society v. Canada (Minister of Transport), [1992] 1 S.C.R. 3; Saskatchewan (Environment) v. Métis Nation – Saskatchewan, 2025 SCC 4; MacDonald v. City of Montreal, [1986] 1 S.C.R. 460; Roberge v. Bolduc, [1991] 1 S.C.R. 374; R. v. Comeau, 2018 SCC 15, [2018] 1 S.C.R. 342; C......
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18 firm's commentaries
  • COURT OF APPEAL SUMMARIES (FEBRUARY 2 – FEBRUARY 6)
    • Canada
    • LexBlog Canada
    • 8 Febrero 2026
    ...v. Canada (Attorney General), [1989] 1 S.C.R. 342, [1989] S.C.J. No. 14, Saskatchewan (Environment) v. Métis Nation – Saskatchewan, 2025 SCC 4, Société des casinos du Québec inc. v. Association des cadres de la Société des casinos du Québec, 2024 SCC 13, Ontario Public Service Employees Uni......
  • Court Of Appeal Summaries (August 25 ' August 29)
    • Canada
    • Mondaq Canada
    • 2 Septiembre 2025
    ...2023 ONCA 376, Law Society of Saskatchewan v. Abrametz, 2022 SCC 29, Saskatchewan (Environment) v. Métis Nation - Saskatchewan, 2025 SCC 4, Toronto (City) v. C.U.P.E., Local 79, 2003 SCC 63, Behn v. Moulton Contracting Ltd., 2013 SCC 26, Aba-Alkhail v. University of Ottawa, 2013 ONCA 633, W......
  • Court Of Appeal Summaries (February 2 ' 6, 2026)
    • Canada
    • Mondaq Canada
    • 13 Febrero 2026
    ...v. Canada (Attorney General), [1989] 1 S.C.R. 342, [1989] S.C.J. No. 14, Saskatchewan (Environment) v. Métis Nation - Saskatchewan, 2025 SCC 4, Société des casinos du Québec inc. v. Association des cadres de la Société des casinos du Québec, 2024 SCC 13, Ontario Public Service Employees Uni......
  • COURT OF APPEAL SUMMARIES (FEBRUARY 9 – FEBRUARY 13)
    • Canada
    • LexBlog Canada
    • 13 Febrero 2026
    ...of America, 2014 ONCA 62, Danyluk v. Ainsworth Technologies Inc., 2001 SCC 44, Saskatchewan (Environment) v. Métis Nation – Saskatchewan, 2025 SCC 4, Albert H. Oosterhoff et al., Oosterhoff on Wills, 9th ed. (Toronto: Thomson Reuters, 2021) Formula First Collision v. Aviva Canada, 2026 ONCA......
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