Specific Claims Tribunal

Specific Claims Tribunal – Significant Changes without Statutory Consultation.   By Wayne Garnons-Williams Principal Director and Senior Lawyer Garwill Law Professional Corporation   A picture of the culturally respectful courtroom of the Specific Claims Tribunal of Canada in Ottawa.     The actions by the Harper government against the Specific Claims Tribunal are arguably unconstitutional, and …

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Strategic Alliance

Wayne Garnons-Williams and Michael Woods are pleased to announce that a strategic alliance has been developed between Garwill Law Professional Corporation and Woods, LaFortune LLP to facilitate cooperation in providing advice and guidance to clients in the growing field of First Nations/International Trade, Business and Investment law. The firms are also jointly supporting the work …

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AFN Gala 2014

Wayne Garnons-Williams, senior lawyer and principal director of Garwill Law Professional Corporation, attended the Assembly of First Nations 2014 Winter Gala held at the Delta Hotel in Ottawa on December 18, 2014. The Gala was held at the end of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN)’s Annual General Meeting and was used as an opportunity …

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CCAB Certified

Garwill Law Professional Corporation is pleased to announce that is has received Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business certification.  CCAB’s CAB program certifies that Aboriginal businesses are 51% or more owned by an Aboriginal person(s). The CAB program ensures that Aboriginal businesses are easily identified by industry, government and other organizations and certified businesses can promote …

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Small Business Start Up

On November 7th, 2014, Wayne Garnons-Williams, Senior Lawyer & Principal Director of Garwill Law Professional Corporation presented to the faculty of law University of Ottawa law students.  The special evening event was organized by Eric Vallillee, co-chair of the Small Practice Student’s Association and entitled  “Start Your Own Law Firm – small business start up”. …

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