Monthly Archives: February 2010

ABlawg at Two: Assessing Our Impact

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Jennifer Koshan

February 26, 2010 is the second anniversary of ABlawg. To mark this occasion, we are interested in hearing from our readers about the impact and usefulness of ABlawg.Here are some of the questions on which we would appreciate receiving feedback: … Continue reading →

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Court of Appeal Decision on Privacy Process Likely to Have Significant Impact on Office of Information and Privacy Commissioner

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Linda McKay-Panos

Case considered: Alberta Teachers’ Association v. Alberta (Information and Privacy Commissioner), 2010 ABCA 26 PDF version:  Court of Appeal Decision on Privacy Process Likely to Have Significant Impact on Office of Information and Privacy Commissioner In a rare move, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Administrative Law, Privacy | 1 Comment

MiningWatch Canada v. Canada (Fisheries and Oceans): Hoisted on one’s own petard?*

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Shaun Fluker

Case considered: MiningWatch Canada v. Canada (Fisheries and Oceans), 2010 SCC 2 PDF version: MiningWatch Canada v. Canada (Fisheries and Oceans): Hoisted on one’s own petard? Ecojustice, on behalf of its client MiningWatch Canada, declared victory on January 21, 2010 … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental, Fisheries Regulation | 2 Comments

The Availability of Relief from Forfeiture for Non-Payment of a Life Insurance Premium

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

Case considered: Community Credit Union Ltd. v. Transamerica Life Canada, 2009 ABQB 704 PDF version:   The Availability of Relief from Forfeiture for Non-Payment of a Life Insurance Premium This is a well-researched and clearly written decision by Justice Keith Yamauchi on an … Continue reading →

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The Mackenzie Gas Project and Shale Gas

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Nigel Bankes

Matter considered: Alternatives North, Notice of Motion, Mackenzie Gas Project, asking the National Energy Board to order the proponent to provide the Board with an update on the North American gas market PDF version:   The Mackenzie Gas Project and Shale … Continue reading →

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