Edwards Bell Jewitt LLP is a Thunder Bay based law firm that exists to further the interests and aspirations of First Nation communities, Indigenous-owned organizations and businesses, not-for-profit entities and individuals throughout Northern Ontario. We are based in Thunder Bay, and serve clients across Treaty 9, Treaty 5, Treaty 3 and Robinson Superior treaty areas.
Latest News and Blog Posts
Verdict from Inquest into the death of Ruthann Quequish
The Inquest into the death of Ruthann Quequish shone a light onto the severe lack of adequate health care available in Kingfisher Lake First Nation.
Remote First Nation Health Care focus of upcoming Inquest
The challenges with primary health care provision in remote First Nations will be a key focus of the upcoming Inquest into the death of Ruthann Quequish.
Free Menstrual Products for Employees Now a Requirement for Federally-Regulated Workplaces
Recently, Canada made a significant step towards joining the growing number of jurisdictions providing free menstrual products to those who use them. Regulatory changes under the Canada Labour Code, which governs federally-regulated workplaces in Canada, now require employers to make menstrual products available to all employees free of cost at work.