Curtis Talbot
Regina,Saskatchewan
Summary
Retired legal professional with expertise in labour and employment law. Broad experience in numerous areas of public law. Proven success in building trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal, policy and strategic advice.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Crown Counsel, Civil Law Division
Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
01.2008 - 01.2023
- Provided legal, strategic and operational advice in labour and employment matters within Executive Government
- Represented the Government before the Labour Relations Board and in the Courts on labour matters
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
Senior Crown Counsel, Aboriginal Law Branch
Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Responsible for MLTC self-government negotiations, TLE settlement agreements, and providing legal advice on Aboriginal matters.
Executive Director, First Nations Lands & Resources Branch
First Nations and Métis Relations
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Oversaw the implementation of Treaty Land Entitlement Agreements and provided policy and strategic advice on provincial matters affecting First Nation lands and resources.
- Built relationships with government officials, Indigenous leadership and other organizations to achieve Government goals.
Crown Counsel, Constitutional Law Branch
Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Provided legal and policy advice on self-government agreement negotiations with First Nations and general legal advice on Aboriginal matters.
Legislative Crown Counsel, Legislative Drafting Branch
Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Drafted bills, regulations, and orders in council for various ministries and provided related legal and policy advice.
- Researched and interpreted Acts and regulations to advise clients on their legislative requirements.
Crown Counsel, Constitutional Law Branch
Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Provided legal advice on internal trade matters, Aboriginal issues, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- Conducted litigation in various courts.
Queen’s Printer
Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Acted as Queen’s Printer and was responsible for consolidation, publication, and printing of government statutes and regulations
- Managed the office and was responsible for the supervision of staff members.
Legislative Crown Counsel, Legislative Drafting Branch
Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
01.1992 - 01.1996
- Drafted bills, regulations, and orders in council for various departments and provided related legal and policy advice
- Seconded to assist the Federation of Saskatchewan Indigenous Nations with drafting projects.
Executive Assistant to the Deputy Minister of Justice
Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Assisted with the administration of the office, provided advice to the Deputy Minister, overseeing communication matters, and served as legal counsel to the Lieutenant Governor’s Board of Review.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Wilhelm Mignealut Gibbons Greenwood
Barristers & Solicitors
01.1984 - 01.1989
- General practice law firm handling farm law, wills and estates, civil and criminal litigation, and debtor creditor cases
- Acting as an ad hoc agent for the Attorney General for criminal prosecutions.
Education
LL.B -
College of Law, University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan12.1984
B.A. with Distinction -
College of Arts & Sciences, University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan12.1981
Institute of Holy Land Studies
12.1978
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Analytical skills
- Critical thinking
- Regulatory knowledge
- Legal drafting
- Legal Writing
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 2
- Date of Birth: 01/19/58
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
- Golfing
- Cycling
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Part-time Ski Instructor at Mission Ridge Winter Park
References
Available on request
Languages
Timeline
Senior Crown Counsel, Civil Law Division
Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
01.2008 - 01.2023
Senior Crown Counsel, Aboriginal Law Branch
Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
01.2004 - 01.2008
Executive Director, First Nations Lands & Resources Branch
First Nations and Métis Relations
01.2002 - 01.2004
Crown Counsel, Constitutional Law Branch
Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
01.2001 - 01.2002
Legislative Crown Counsel, Legislative Drafting Branch
Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
01.1998 - 01.2001
Crown Counsel, Constitutional Law Branch
Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
01.1997 - 01.1998
Queen’s Printer
Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
01.1996 - 01.1997
Legislative Crown Counsel, Legislative Drafting Branch
Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
01.1992 - 01.1996
Executive Assistant to the Deputy Minister of Justice
Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
01.1989 - 01.1992
Wilhelm Mignealut Gibbons Greenwood
Barristers & Solicitors
01.1984 - 01.1989
LL.B -
College of Law, University of Saskatchewan
B.A. with Distinction -
College of Arts & Sciences, University of Saskatchewan
Institute of Holy Land Studies
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