Shamattawa First Nation v. Canada (Attorney General)
The Federal Court granted summary judgment on a certified Stage I common issue about safe drinking water on reserve, finding Canada owed fiduciary, negligence and Charter-related duties.
- Fiduciary duty
- Ad hoc fiduciary duty
- Common law duty of care
- Charter ss.7,15,2(a)
- Section 32(1) charter application
- Long‑term drinking water advisories