Corey Benjamin Shefman

Corey Shefman is a partner at OKT focusing on advocacy in court and at administrative tribunals, Indigenous governance, and environmental law. In addition, Corey provides general counsel services to several First Nations.

Corey is called to the Bar in Manitoba, Ontario the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Alberta, and regularly acts for clients in all five jurisdictions. He has litigated before judges and tribunals across Canada, including in the courts of Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia, the federal Courts, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. He has taught the practice of Aboriginal law at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law.

Corey grew up just north of Toronto. He received his BA from McGill University, an MA from Cardiff University in the UK and his LLB from the University of Manitoba. In his free time, Corey enjoys baking (you may have seen him on the first season of CBC's Great Canadian Baking Show), and reading and watching science fiction.

On September 21, 2026, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act. 1 Bill C-39 proposes changes to…

On September 21, 2026, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act. 1 Bill C-39 proposes changes to several…