Dona Salmon

Nine parties brought motions to intervene in an action concerning the interpretation of the Robinson Huron Treaty and the boundaries of the plaintiff's reserve lands.

Eight of the proposed intervenors were neighbouring First Nations who are also signatories to the Treaty, while the ninth was an unincorporated litigation trust.

The Superior Court of Justice granted party intervenor status to the eight First Nations, finding they had a direct interest in the boundary dispute and could provide useful context without overwhelming the plaintiff's case.

The court imposed strict conditions on their participation to prevent undue delay.

The motion by the litigation trust was dismissed, as it was not a rights-holder itself and its participation would be duplicative and unduly prejudicial to the plaintiff.

The applicant filed a human rights application against multiple respondents, alleging discrimination and reprisal on various grounds.

The allegations primarily related to child protection proceedings, medical treatment, and benefit entitlements spanning several years.

The Tribunal held a summary hearing and dismissed the application in its entirety, finding that the allegations either had no reasonable prospect of success, fell outside the Tribunal's jurisdiction, or had been appropriately dealt with in other proceedings.