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The St. Catharine's Milling and Lumber Company V. the Queen

Argument Of Mr. Blake, Of Counsel For Ontario
Pages
68
Published
2018
Language
English

Synopsis

This document details the landmark 1888 legal case, The St. Catharine's Milling and Lumber Company v. The Queen, heard by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. The case centered on the complex issue of land ownership in Ontario following Indigenous surrenders, specifically debating whether these lands fell under federal or provincial jurisdiction. The judgment profoundly impacted Canadian constitutional law and Indigenous land rights.