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A Breach of Duty: Fiduciary Obligations and Aboriginal Peoples
"A significant contribution to our understanding of the Crown's
fiduciary obligation and a very useful resource."; (Prof. Kent McNeil)
"...a fascinating book about a landmark case on Aboriginal rights.";
(Stephen Hume, Vancouver Sun)
In the landmark decision of Guerin v. the Queen, the Supreme Court
of Canada confirmed that Canada has a duty to act in the best interests of Aboriginal peoples. This book tells the story of the federal government's breach of that duty toward the Musqueam people, their twenty-six year quest for justice, and the impact of the Court's decision on the development of Aboriginal law and the law of fiduciary obligations.
In the 1950s, Indian Affairs concealed the terms of a lease negotiated on behalf of the Musqueam of over one-third of their small reserve to the Shaughnessy Heights Golf and Country Club in Vancouver. It was only because of the diligence and tenacity of the Musqueam that justice was finally achieved in 1984, with the release of Guerin v. the Queen.
This book discusses what fiduciary obligations are, unresolved issues regarding such obligations, and issues to consider in advancing or defending breach of fiduciary obligation claims. It also compares Canadian law with that of the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.
James I. Reynolds has practised Aboriginal law for over twenty-five years, and was one of the lawyers for the Musqueam on the Guerin case. He is a partner with Ratcliff & Co. in North Vancouver, and holds both law and doctorate degrees from the London School of Economics. He has written extensively on Aboriginal and other legal issues, and has lectured at both the London School of Economics and the University of British Columbia.
$38.00, 336 pages, paper, photographs, index, bibliography, 6 x 9 ISBN 1-895830-25-7
-- Purich Publishers (Saskatoon)
fiduciary obligation and a very useful resource."; (Prof. Kent McNeil)
"...a fascinating book about a landmark case on Aboriginal rights.";
(Stephen Hume, Vancouver Sun)
In the landmark decision of Guerin v. the Queen, the Supreme Court
of Canada confirmed that Canada has a duty to act in the best interests of Aboriginal peoples. This book tells the story of the federal government's breach of that duty toward the Musqueam people, their twenty-six year quest for justice, and the impact of the Court's decision on the development of Aboriginal law and the law of fiduciary obligations.
In the 1950s, Indian Affairs concealed the terms of a lease negotiated on behalf of the Musqueam of over one-third of their small reserve to the Shaughnessy Heights Golf and Country Club in Vancouver. It was only because of the diligence and tenacity of the Musqueam that justice was finally achieved in 1984, with the release of Guerin v. the Queen.
This book discusses what fiduciary obligations are, unresolved issues regarding such obligations, and issues to consider in advancing or defending breach of fiduciary obligation claims. It also compares Canadian law with that of the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.
James I. Reynolds has practised Aboriginal law for over twenty-five years, and was one of the lawyers for the Musqueam on the Guerin case. He is a partner with Ratcliff & Co. in North Vancouver, and holds both law and doctorate degrees from the London School of Economics. He has written extensively on Aboriginal and other legal issues, and has lectured at both the London School of Economics and the University of British Columbia.
$38.00, 336 pages, paper, photographs, index, bibliography, 6 x 9 ISBN 1-895830-25-7
-- Purich Publishers (Saskatoon)
Submitted on January 31, 2005 in By David.
