MCK in Court in support of a challenge to Bill 96-affected law

08/05/2022

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke (MCK) wishes to advise the community that Oh�n:ton �:iente ne Ratits�nhaienhs (Grand Chief) Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer, Nits�nhaienhs Arnold Boyer and Tonya Perron, and lawyer Suzanne Jackson of MCK Legal Services attended Quebec Superior Court in Montr�al this morning in support of a challenge that has been brought against the amendments to Law 101, as a result of Bill 96, relating to access to Justice.

The challenge is being brought on behalf of lawyers. The MCK is neither a party nor an intervenor, but is interested in the case and its eventual outcome. The MCK�s presence is in support of the challenge. Iets�nhaienhs Perron has provided an affidavit on behalf of MCK outlining the impacts of the amendments on the MCK and the community.