Matthew J. McPherson

Partner at Olthuis, Kleer, Townshend LLP

Matt McPherson is a partner at OKT, providing expert legal counsel to First Nations and Indigenous governments and organizations across Canada. With a focus on Aboriginal and treaty rights claims, negotiations, and environmental regulatory processes, Matt is a seasoned authority in crafting resource development agreements. His extensive expertise spans the protection of fisheries and water, along with a wide array of environmental matters.

Matt adeptly represents clients before tribunals like the Canadian Energy Regulator and land use planning bodies. He is recognized for his guidance on the duty to consult and accommodate, covering scenarios from impact and benefit agreements to cultural protection agreements. Matt enhances Nations’ internal consultation systems and procedures, emphasizing the safeguarding of Indigenous knowledge systems.

An alumnus of the University of Victoria with an LLB and an MBA from York University, Matt clerked at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. He is affiliated with the Law Societies of Ontario and the Northwest Territories. Beyond his practice, Matt co-edits the influential 5th edition of the Aboriginal Law Handbook and co-organizes OKT’s annual Duty to Consult and Accommodate Workshop for First Nations.

Call to Bar: 2008

Contact Information:
Phone: (416) 981-9343
Fax: (416) 981-9350
Email: [email protected]

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