OKT Podcast
OKT Podcast
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The OKT podcast builds on our tradition of providing topical, useful and informed perspectives on indigenous rights in Canada. There will be no real justice until Indigenous peoples have control over their own fates and futures. The information on our podcast does not constitute as legal advice.
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The podcast explores critical themes surrounding Indigenous rights frameworks and legal issues, with episodes covering recent cases like Quebec (Attorney General) v Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan and broader topics such as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The discussions articulate the implications of these legal frameworks and highlight ongoing challenges in achieving justice for Indigenous communities.
The OKT podcast builds on our tradition of providing topical, useful and informed perspectives on indigenous rights in Canada. There will be no real justice until Indigenous peoples have control over their own fates and futures.
The information on our podcast does not constitute as legal advice.
In this episode, partner Senwung Luk is joined by Randall Kahgee, David Wright, and Martin Olszynski for an in-depth discussion on Bill C-5 and Bill 5, a recent legislative development that reshapes the landscape of environmental assessment and Indigenous consultation in Canada.
Together, the group unpacks the key changes introduced by Bill C-5 and Bill 5, and explores the broader implications for Indigenous jurisdiction, environmental governance, and regulatory frameworks in Canada.
Here are the articles reference within the podcast:
Bill C-5: Move Fast and Make Things, or Move Fast and Break Things? – ABLawg
(https://ablawg.ca/2025/06/10/bill-c-5-move-fast-and-make-things-or-move-fast-and-break-things/?amp=1)
Kebaowek First Nation v. Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, 2025 FC 319
Canadian politicians are using real crises to abuse their power
This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any questions regarding the content in this episode, please visit oktlaw.com or email [email protected].
Speakers:
Randall Kahgee, Senior Counsel , OKT
Senwung Luk, Partner , OKT
David Wright, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Calgary
Martin Olszynski, Chair in Energy, Resources and Sustainability, and Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Calgary
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