Monthly Archives: January 2012

Jurisdiction can be a Significant Consideration in Human Rights Cases

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Linda McKay-Panos

By: Linda Mckay-Panos PDF version: Jurisdiction can be a Significant Consideration in Human Rights Cases Case considered: British Columbia (Workers Compensation Board) v Figliola (“Figliola“), 2011 SCC 52 (CanLII) A recent SCC case again demonstrates the importance of jurisdiction in … Continue reading →

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CCS is now a CDM Project Activity

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Ana Maria Radu

By: Ana Maria Radu PDF Version: CCS is now a CDM Project Activity   Decision Commented On: Decision -/CMP.7 Modalities and procedures for carbon dioxide capture and storage in geological formations as clean development mechanism project activities – adopted in December … Continue reading →

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Giving deference to the adequacy of reasons in Alberta

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Shaun Fluker

Case considered: Calgary (City) v Alberta (Municipal Government Board), 2012 ABCA 13 On January 16, 2012 the Alberta Court of Appeal issued a judgment that applies the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Newfoundland and Labrador Nurses’ Union v Newfoundland … Continue reading →

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True Questions of Jurisdiction: Administrative Law’s Unicorns?

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Alice Woolley

PDF version: True Questions of Jurisdiction: Administrative Law’s Unicorns? Decision considered: Alberta (Information and Privacy Commissioner) v Alberta Teachers Association, 2011 SCC 61  Introduction In its recent decision reversing the Alberta Court of Appeal’s decision in Alberta (Information and Privacy … Continue reading →

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Rasouli v Sunnybrook Health Services Centre: End of Life matters reach the Supreme Court of Canada

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Arlene Blake

PDF version: Rasouli v Sunnybrook Health Services Centre: End of Life matters reach the Supreme Court of Canada Case Considered: Rasouli v Sunnybrook Health Services Centre, 2011 ONCA 482 This case involves the issue of consent under Ontario’s Health Care … Continue reading →

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