Thomas Isaac
Thomas Isaac is an expert in Aboriginal law with the Vancouver law firm Cassels, who has raised concerns about the B.C. government's failure to protect the environment and balance Indigenous rights with public interests in light of recent land claim rulings.
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Thomas Isaac, a leading expert in Aboriginal litigation, said the agreements are so vague, those assurances ring hollow.
Ottawa’s deal with Musqueam First Nation raises alarm about property rights in Vancouver area
Canada· 2026-03-04
Thomas Isaac, an expert on Indigenous legal issues, comments on the complexity of the Gitanyow situation.
Supreme Court considers cases of overlapping Aboriginal titleCanada· 2025-12-07
Indigenous law expert Thomas Isaac emphasized the Crown's duty to consult, which does not require consent but demands commitment.
Coastal First Nations in B.C. say they’re prepared to challenge pipeline projects in courtCanada· 2025-11-28
Thomas Isaac is a co-chair of the Cassels National Major Projects Team and an author of a book on Indigenous ownership and projects.
As pipeline politics begin anew, Ottawa must fast-track the courtsCanada· 2025-11-24
Thomas Isaac of Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, a leading expert in Indigenous law in Canada, argues that the ruling, if upheld, could have significant implications across B.C.
B.C. Premier says Cowichan decision could have national implicationsCanada· 2025-11-05
Thomas Isaac of Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP said the province and Ottawa should not have proceeded with the consent order.
Haida Nation’s Aboriginal title secured through court orderCanada· 2025-09-12
Thomas Isaac, an expert in Aboriginal law, criticizes the province for not using legislative tools to protect the park.
B.C. cedes much of Nuchatlitz provincial park to Nuchatlaht First NationCanada· 2025-06-07
