- Parties: The applicant was Joanne Bartibogue. The respondent was Esgenoôpetitj First Nation.

- Subject Matter: This application challenges the validity of the December 10, 2024, election for Chief and Councillors at Esgenoôpetitj First Nation, alleging non-compliance with the First Nations Elections Act and Regulations. The applicant, Joanne Bartibogue, seeks a declaration that the election was invalid and a Writ of Quo Warranto to remove Alvery Paul as Chief and other named respondents as Councillors, except Sarah Rose, the Electoral Officer. The application requests a new election by April 30, 2025, along with costs and any further relief deemed just by the court. Esgenoôpetitj First Nation, located in Burnt Church First Nation, New Brunswick, held its first Band Election under the Act on November 12, 2020. This case is ongoing.

- Date: The hearing was set on March 24, 2025.

- Venue: This was a federal case before the Federal Court.

- Amount: No financial award was specified.