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

Name: The St. Catharine's Milling and Lumber Company V. the Queen
ISBN: 9780343571061

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201868 pagesFranklin Classics

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.

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