This endorsement from a case conference addressed several procedural issues in a complex litigation involving Indigenous land claims.
The court provided directions regarding preparatory materials for upcoming out-of-court expert examinations, including the appointment of a hybrid commissioner and deadlines for expert report summaries and legal arguments.
The court also addressed a dispute regarding the scope of cross-examination of an expert witness, directing the parties to narrow issues concerning adversity of interest before seeking further judicial determination.
Finally, the court confirmed the appointment of a pre-trial judge and scheduled the next case conference.