The rule of law is the foundation of good governance and civil society around the world.
The law, legislation and policy of an indigenous or non-indigenous government, whether written or oral, provides the framework for application of the rule of law. It is the way in which citizens define their government and its conduct and hold that government accountable.
Rob worked with clients to establish and update critical law, legislation and policy.
Examples of Clients
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
We all live within a framework of law that forms the basis on which our communities thrive and prosper in a manner that respects individual and collective rights. Fundamental to citizen rights is open, transparent and accountable government; FOIPPA is fundamental part of creating that framework.
Rob led the team that put together BC’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy legislation.
Projects
Where Rob Came In
- Assembled a multi-disciplinary team to work inside and outside of government to create this complex, cross-government piece of legislation
- Presented to Special Committee to review FOIPPA (November 9, 2015, read presentation here)
- Oversaw the creation and implementation by a newly-created branch of government
Documents
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Huu-ay-aht First Nations
For First Nations that are seeking to reassert their right to self-government, rights, title and interests – Rob worked with Huu-ay-aht to establish a full suite of laws to guide their actions and define their interface with other levels of government in Canada, and what it means to be Huu-ay-aht.
Projects
Where Rob Came In
- Responsible for leading the team lawyers that developed all of the law, legislation and policy for new Huu-ay-aht Treaty Government (500+ pages) that were passed on effective date
- Negotiated the key provisions of the Maa-nulth Treaty on behalf of Huu-ay-aht
- Huu-ay-aht turning the page on the colonial Indian Act
Nations of the
Maa-nulth Treaty
Celebrate the
Maa-nulth Treaty
Taking Effect
Maa-nulth Treaty
Celebrate the
Maa-nulth Treaty
Taking Effect
Post-treaty, when faced with the choices of how to manage their reclaimed traditional lands, Huu-ay-aht chose to develop a web-based land registry system. This is the story about managing those lands.
Media Coverage
B.C. first nations celebrate self-government
Globe and Mail
April 1, 2011 – Fireworks lit up the night sky one minute after midnight Friday, as members of five Vancouver Island first nations marked a historic milestone with the implementation of a modern-day treaty.
BC, Canada And MAA-Nulth First Nations Reach Final Agreement
Lexpert – Business of Law
On April 1, 2011, a treaty was implemented between Canada, the Province of British Columbia and the five Maa-nulth First Nations. This is the first modern treaty to be concluded on Vancouver Island, home to more than 50 First Nations. It is also the first multi-nation treaty concluded under the BC Treaty Commission process. Implementation of the treaty concludes more than 15 years of negotiations and is a significant achievement in the BC treaty process.
Maa-nulth First Nations Treaty becomes a reality
BC Government
At 12.01 am on April 1, 2011 fireworks lit up the skies above the west coast of Vancouver Island and drumming and singing resonated in the night air as the leaders of the five Maa-nulth First Nations signed the laws that will lay the foundations for their future as self-governing nations. In that auspicious moment, the communities began their celebrations as the Maa-nulth Final Agreement came into effect.
Legislation
Acts & Regulations
Budget Act, 2019 (HFNA 2/2019)
Budget Act, 2018 (HFNA 1/2018)
Budget Act, 2017(HFNA 2/2017)
Budget Act, 2016 (HFNA 1/2016)
Budget Act, 2015 – Official Consolidation (HFNA 2/2015, as amended by HFNA 1/2016)
Budget Act, 2014 – Official Consolidation (HFNA 1/2014, as amended by HFNA 4/2014, HFNR 3/2014 and HFNA 2/2015)
Budget Act, 2013 – Official Consolidation (HFNA 1/2013, as amended by HFNA 1/2014)
Budget Act, 2012 – Official Consolidation (HFNA 1/2012, as amended by HFNA 1/2014)
Budget Act, 2011 – Official Consolidation (HFNA 8/2011, as amended by HFNA 1/2012)
Citizenship and Treaty Enrolment Act – Official Consolidation (HFNA 2/2011)
Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Act – Official Consolidation (HFNA 4/2011, as amended by HFNR 1/2015)
- Criminal Convictions Regulation (COCCIA) (HFNR 1/2011)
- Gifts and Benefits Disclosure Regulation (HFNR 2/2011)
- Time Limit for Eligibility to be Public Officer Following Disqualification Regulation, 2017 (HFNR 7/2017)
Community Planning and Development Act – Official Consolidation (HFNA 10/2011)
- Development and Building Permits Regulation (HFNR 3/2013)
- Land Use Plan Regulation (HFNR 3/2011, as amended by HFNR 12/2013)
- Zoning Regulation (HFNR 4/2011, as amended by HFNR 13/2013)
Constitution Act – Official Consolidation (HFNA 1/2011)
Economic Development Act – Official Consolidation (HFNA 2/2013, as amended by HFNR 1/2015 and HFNA 4/2019)
- Governance and Fiscal Agreement Regulation (HFNR 4/2013, as amended by Resolution No. 2015-049 of Executive Council)
Effective Date Procedures Act – Official Consolidation (HFNA 15/2011)
Election Act – Official Consolidation (HFNA 6/2011)
- Criminal Convictions Regulation (EA), 2011 (HFNR 5/2011)
- Election Act Forms Regulation (HFNR 7/2015)
Financial Administration Act – Official Consolidation (HFNA 7/2011, as amended by HFNA 2/2013, HFNA 3/2013, HFNA 2/2014, HFNA 1/2015, HFNA 1/2017, and HFNA 1/2019)
- Cash Management Policy Regulation (HFNR 6/2011, as amended by HFNR 4/2013)
- Citizen Development Regulation (HFNR 1/2012, as amended by HFNR 1/2013)
- Financial Administration Act Regulation (HFNR 8/2011)
- Human Resources Policy Regulation (HFNR 9/2011, as amended by HFNR 5/2013, HFNR 1/2014, HFNR 7/2014, HFNR 3/2017, HFNR 6/2017, HFNR 8/2017, HFNR 1/2018, and HFNR 3/2018)
- Infrastructure Policy Regulation (HFNR 10/2011, as amended by HFNR 6/2013 and HFNR 5/2015)
- Investment Management Policy Regulation (HFNR 11/2011)
- Purchasing Policy Regulation (HFNR 12/2011, as amended by HFNR 4/2013, HFNR 2/2014, and HFNR 4/2014)
- Residential Lease Regulation (HFNR 3/2012, as amended by HFNR 9/2013 and HFNR 3/2015)
- Risk Management Policy Regulation (HFNR 13/2011, as amended by HFNR 4/2013)
- Social Housing Regulation (HFNR 2/2012, as amended by HFNR 10/2013)
- TFL 44 Special Investment Bodies Regulation (HFNR 2/2019)
- Travel Expenses Regulation (HFNR 14/2011, as amended by HFNR 11/2013 and HFNR 4/2017, HFNR 1/2019)
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act – Official Consolidation (HFNA 2/2012, as amended by HFNA 1/2015 and HFNA 4/2015 )
Government Act – Official Consolidation (HFNA 3/2011 as amended by HFNA 3/2013, HFNA 3/2014 and HFNA 2/2016)
- Report to People’s Assembly Form Regulation (HFNR 22/2011)
- Registry Documents Fees Regulation (HFNR 4/2015)
Interpretation Act – Official Consolidation (HFNA 14/2011 as amended by HFNA 2/2013)
Land Act – Official Consolidation (HFNA 9/2011, as amended by HFNR 1/2015)
- Land Interest and Temporary Permit Regulation (HFNR 7/2013)
- Non-Replaceable Forest Licence Regulation (HFNR 14/2013 as amended by HFNR 1/2017)
- Eligibility for Land Interest Regulation (Steelhead LNG Corp.) – Official Consolidation (HFNR 8/2014, as amended by HFNR 9/2017)
- Eligibility for Land Interest Regulation – WFP (HFNR 2/2017)
Offence and Law Enforcement Act – Official Consolidation (HFNA 12/2011, as amended by HFNA 3/2013 and HFNA 1/2015)
- Compliance Notice and Ticket Regulation (HFNR 20/2011, as amended by HFNR 2/2013)
Real Property Tax Act (HFNA 12/2011)
- Annual Property Tax Rates Regulation, 2017 (HFNR 5/2017)
- Property Tax Rates Regulation, 2018 (HFNR 2/2018)
Referendum and Recall Act – Official Consolidation (HFNA 5/2011)
- Referendum and Recall Act Forms Regulation (HFNR 21/2011)
Resource Harvesting Act – Official Consolidation (HFNA 11/2011)
- Fisheries Regulation (HFNR 15/2011, as amended by HFNR 18/2011)
- Wildlife and Migratory Birds Regulation (HFNR 16/2011, as amended by HFNR 19/2011)
Tribunal Act – Official Consolidation (HFNA 13/2011, as amended by HFNA 2/2018)
- Tribunal Fees Regulation (HFNR 2/2015)
Policies and Rules
- Huu-ay-aht Alcohol Policy (May 1, 2018)
- Public Complaints Policy (Executive Council Resolution #2015-058)
- Rule of Practice and Procedure: People’s Assembly Public Notice Requirements (Executive Council Resolution #EC-2015-11-004)
- Rule of Practice and Procedure: Consideration and Storage of Confidential Documents (Executive Council Resolution #EC2017-092)
- Distribution Administration Policies (2018) (Executive Council Resolution 01471389-2)
- Terms of Reference for the Speaker (2018) (Executive Council Resolution #EC180307-10)
- Reporting on the Status of People’s Assembly Recommendations Policy (2018) (Executive Council Resolution #EC180606-15)
- Executive Council Rule of Procedure: Exercise of Discretion Justification Forms (Executive Council Resolution #EC181004-15)
- Policy Statement: Internal Implementation of Jordan’s Principle (2019-01) (Executive Council Resolution #EC190110-18)
