OAKBRIDGE Law & Mediation

When many are harmed by one wrong, we bridge voices together for accountability and renewal.

At Oakbridge Law and Mediation, class actions and mass torts restore what was lost and rebuild stronger communities. Like a deep-rooted oak and a bridge across troubled waters, we stand firmly with groups who have suffered similar harms, delivering principled advocacy, real compensation, and lasting systemic change.

We level the playing field so ordinary people and communities can hold powerful entities accountable in areas such as:

• Defective drugs and medical devices
• Harmful consumer products
• Environmental contamination
• Institutional abuse or negligence
• Unfair business or employment practices
• Data breaches and privacy violations

Our Oakbridge Approach

• Deep preparation from day one
• Clear, supportive communication for every class member
• Relentless pursuit of the strongest possible settlement (trial-ready only when necessary)
• Outcomes that prevent future harm and strengthen communities

At Oakbridge, we believe united strength creates lasting justice. We are honoured to walk with you toward accountability, healing, and renewal.

At Oakbridge Law and Mediation, we do not speak for communities, we listen first and provide clear, practical legal support that honours each Nation’s unique vision for governance, child and family services, law-making, and cultural renewal.

We partner with First Nations, Tribal Councils, and Indigenous organizations across Saskatchewan and beyond, walking alongside leadership and members as they take steps to assert inherent rights, strengthen self-determination, build lasting governance and formalize structures.

Examples of How We have Served

• Bill C-92 applications, coordination agreements and jurisdiction 
• Developing constitutions, membership codes, and governance structures
• Drafting laws, policies, regulations, and administrative frameworks
• Advising on program design and funding that respect inherent and Treaty rights
• Supporting negotiation and implementation of self-government agreement

Our Community-Led Approach

• Guided by respect, cultural sensitivity, and future generational impact thinking
• Plain-language advise 
• Ongoing education for councils and staff as needed/requested
• Long-term relationships built on trust and consensus

Why Communities Choose Oakbridge

• Proven results in child-welfare jurisdiction and self-governance
• Deep legislative knowledge paired with on-the-ground experience
• A mediation-centered philosophy focused on lasting, respectful solutions
• Genuine commitment to reconciliation through meaningful partnership

At Oakbridge, we believe that the strongest governance grows from roots planted by the community itself. We are grateful to serve as a steady, respectful bridge toward the brighter, self-determined futures that children and grandchildren deserve.

Ready to explore your community’s next steps? We begin every relationship with a respectful, no-obligation conversation.

Resolving Disputes with Respect and Dignity

Family mediation offers a confidential, respectful way to resolve separation, parenting, and other family matters, either voluntarily or alongside the court process, helping parties craft lasting agreements that preserve relationships and meet unique needs. 

Mandatory Mediation: Required in many Saskatchewan family law cases, this neutral, confidential process facilitates open discussion to reach full or partial resolution before proceeding further in court. Nothing said or shared in mediation can be used in court without both parties’ consent.

Voluntary Mediation: A flexible, private option outside (or alongside) the court system where willing parties work cooperatively, supported by a mediator, to identify common goals and create mutually acceptable agreements that empower informed, relationship-focused decisions.

Our Step-by-Step Process

1. Initial contact from both parties
2. Confidential intake and brief screening
3. Individual consultations to gather background
4. Joint mediation session(s) with guided negotiation
5. Follow-up sessions and formalization of agreements as needed

At Oakbridge Law and Mediation, we provide mediation that puts clarity, confidentiality, and collaboration first. We aim to bridge understanding so families can move forward with confidence.

Confident Advocacy, Resolution Always in Sight

When litigation is unavoidable, clients trust our thorough preparation and resolute courtroom advocacy to protect their rights while keeping practical, principled outcomes front and centre. We prepare each file with the long term goal of trial readiness from day one, because that strength opens doors to favourable settlements, over 95% of Canadian civil cases resolve before trial, and we help clients reach fair, efficient agreements long before courtrooms are needed.

Our Balanced Approach

• Thorough preparation from the start: building unshakeable positions
• Strategic settlement focus: exploring every fair, cost-effective path first
• Fearless advocacy when required: strong  courtroom experience, only when justice demands it

We never fight for fighting’s sake. We fight only when necessary, and exceptionally well.

Why Clients Choose Oakbridge

• Deep roots in Saskatchewan courts and procedures
• Transparent, predictable fees (contingency options may be available)
• Regular, plain-language updates
• Proven success in strong settlements and trials when needed

At Oakbridge, civil litigation is just one tool to protect what matters most.

Facing a dispute? The strongest outcomes often begin with a calm conversation. Let’s talk.

At Oakbridge Law and Mediation, Peace of Mind Planning is about more than documents, it’s about giving you and your loved ones true clarity and comfort for whatever tomorrow brings. We guide you through a streamlined process to creating or updating your Will, Health Care Directive (Living Will), and Power of Attorney, listening carefully and explaining everything in plain language so your plan truly reflects your values and wishes.

What We Help You Achieve

1. Protect loved ones and assets: name guardians, choose decision-makers, and direct your legacy without conflict or delay
2. Speak when you cannot: clearly state medical and end-of-life wishes and appoint trusted people to act for you
3. Avoid court and government interference – keep matters private and spare your family stress and expense
4. Future-proof your plan: easy updates for life changes (marriage, children, divorce, new assets, health shifts)

Common Times Clients Come to Us

• New parents naming guardians
• Blended families planning fair legacies
• Business owners protecting their company
• Seniors securing health-care control
• Anyone wanting the comfort of “it’s taken care of”

Why Choose Oakbridge

• Fixed-fee packages (no surprises)
• Warm, unhurried appointments (in-person or virtual)
• Plain-English guidance and helpful checklists
• Seamless coordination with your advisor or accountant as needed

Ready for true peace of mind? Connect with us today, we’ll guide you forward with care and clarity.

The Indian Boarding Homes Program Class Action: Compassionate Support for Survivors

At Oakbridge Law and Mediation, we approach the Federal Indian Boarding Home settlement with respect and humility, offering trauma-informed guidance to Survivors and their families as they seek the recognition and compensation they are due.

About the Settlement

The Indian Boarding Homes Program removed First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children from their communities and placed them in private homes to attend school. Many experienced harm (abuse, separation from family, and loss of language, culture, and identity). This national settlement, born from lawsuits in Quebec and Federal Court, provides financial compensation, formal acknowledgement of the harms, and a commitment to honour Survivors’ experiences.

Eligibility? Primary class members include Indigenous persons placed in private homes from:

• September 1, 1951 – June 30, 1992 (for primary/secondary school)
• After June 30, 1992, if Canada was responsible for the placement Estates of

Estates of survivors who passed away on or after July 24, 2016 may also apply.

All claims must be submitted by February 2026. 

How Oakbridge Helps

We walk beside claimants through every step of the claim process: eligibility review, document gathering, form completion, and submission, with no costs to you (fees paid directly by the Government of Canada to our firm from any successful award). 

The Boarding Homes Class Action Website provides more detailed information on the process walk claimants through. 

If you or a loved one attended a Boarding Home(s) anywhere in Canada, we encourage you to reach out for a confidential, no-obligation conversation.