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New Brunswick Court Denies Wolastoqey Nation Land Claim

12/12/2025

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The New Brunswick Court of Appeal ruled against the Wolastoqey Nation's Aboriginal title claim over private lands owned by logging companies, including J.D. Irving Ltd.
The court said the Wolastoqey Nation may seek compensation but cannot own the lands, and that only the Crown is obligated to respect Aboriginal title.
The Wolastoqey Nation expressed disappointment and plans to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada.

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The New Brunswick Court of Appeal ruled against the Wolastoqey Nation's Aboriginal title claim over private lands owned by logging companies, including J.D. Irving Ltd.
The court said the Wolastoqey Nation may seek compensation but cannot own the lands, and that only the Crown is obligated to respect Aboriginal title.
The Wolastoqey Nation expressed disappointment and plans to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada.