Submitted by Section Chair, Tim Thielmann
Summary of Meetings
Number of Meetings Held: 4
November 12, 2014
Guest Speakers: Christopher Devlin and Kate Gower, Devlin Gailus Westaway Law Corporation
Meeting Title/Topic: An Introduction to Victoria's First Ever Electronic Trial
January 27, 2015
Guest Speaker: Robert Janes, JFK Law Corporation
Meeting Title/Topic: Aboriginal Law: Year in Review
May 27, 2015
Guest Speaker: John Gailus, Devlin Gailus Westaway Law Corporation
Meeting Title/Topic: First Nations' Judicial Reviews of the Site C Project
June 24, 2015
Guest Speakers: Krista Robertson and Mark Gustafson, JFK Law Corporation
Meeting Title/Topic: Implementating IBAs and 2015/2016 Section Executive Elections
Reports and/or Resolutions Prepared by the Section
Motion to address issues raised by CBA Intervnetion in SCC case of Chevron v. Yaiuaje, October 5, 2014.
Comments and Observations of the Chair
Participation in the National Section and National Aboriginal Law Conference was a valuable experience. However, given the limited resources provided to local Sections, it is virtually impossible to draw speakers from outside of the immediate area, which in turn limits the interest members have in attending events, especially in a relatively small center like Victoria.