A political organization representing Ontario First Nations has launched a constitutional challenge against the province and the government of Canada, alleging First Nations are being denied equal access to justice.
A statement of claim filed by the Chiefs of Ontario says that many provincial and federal laws — including those related to tenancy, land management and environmental protection — don't apply on reserves.
The document says that while First Nations can make their own laws and bylaws to fill in those gaps, they aren't effective without enforcement and prosecution.