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Court Cuts Robinson Huron Treaty Fee to $23 Million

11/1/2025

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An Ontario court reduced Robinson Huron Treaty fee from $510 million to $23 million after a challenge by Garden River First Nation and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek.
The court ordered the legal team to return $232 million to the Robinson Huron Litigation Fund.
Chief Karen Bell said the ruling protects all treaty beneficiaries.
Lawyer Brian Gover said the ruling undermines negotiated fee structure and the lawyer–client relationship.
An appeal is being considered.

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An Ontario court reduced Robinson Huron Treaty fee from $510 million to $23 million after a challenge by Garden River First Nation and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek.
The court ordered the legal team to return $232 million to the Robinson Huron Litigation Fund.
Chief Karen Bell said the ruling protects all treaty beneficiaries.
Lawyer Brian Gover said the ruling undermines negotiated fee structure and the lawyer–client relationship.
An appeal is being considered.