#4 Interview with Lawyer Meaghan Conroy

Meaghan Conroy (Partner, MLT Aikins LLP) discusses the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), and An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (Bill C-15). She explores what impact UNDRIP and Bill C-15 may have on Canadian Aboriginal Law – particularly the duty to consult.

 

Meaghan Conroy is a Partner with MLT Aikins and works with First Nation and Métis individuals, communities, governments, and organizations. 

 

References & Further Reading

• Nigel Bankes, Martin Olszynski and David Wright, “Federal Court of Appeal Provides Reasons in TMX Leave Applications” (September 11, 2019), online: ABLawg,
• United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, GA Res 61/295 (Annex), UN GAOR, 61st Sess, Supp No 49, Vol III, UN Doc A/61/49 (2008) 15.

 

Podcast Creators: Tesia Doblanko, Liz England, and Zachary Gee

      Student Researchers

Editing by: Richard Mailey, Research Associate and Mike Contos

Music by: Richard Mailey, Research Associate