Author Archives: Alastair Lucas, Q.C.

About Alastair Lucas, Q.C.

B.A., LL.B., (Alta.), LL.M., (Br. Col.). Professor. Member of the Alberta Bar. Please click here for more information.

The Rubber Hits the Road on Provincial Jurisdiction over Transportation Undertakings

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Alastair Lucas, Q.C.

Case Considered: Consolidated Fastfrate Inc. v. Western Canada Council of Teamsters, 2009 SCC 53 PDF version:  The Rubber Hits the Road on Provincial Jurisdiction over Transportation Undertakings The Supreme Court of Canada, in a 6-3 decision late last year, came … Continue reading →

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Climate Change Legislation – Waiting for Obama; or Just Waiting

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Alastair Lucas, Q.C.

PDF Version: Climate Change Legislation – Waiting for Obama; or Just Waiting Shaun Fluker’s environmental law non-event of the past decade  focused on case law (or lack thereof). My review of climate change legislation continues Shaun’s theme. We waited for … Continue reading →

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“Improper Jumps in Reasoning” on Judicial Disqualification says Court of Appeal

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Alastair Lucas, Q.C.

Cases Considered: Boardwalk REIT LLP v. Edmonton (City), 2008 ABCA 176 PDF Version: “Improper Jumps in Reasoning” on Judicial Disqualification says Court of Appeal Enough already! That’s the Alberta Court of Appeal’s message on judicial disqualification applications. The court is … Continue reading →

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Provincial Court Judges’ Professional Allowances and Judicial Independence

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Alastair Lucas, Q.C.

Cases Considered: Reilly v The Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Alberta, 2008 ABCA 72, PDF Version: Provincial Court Judges’ Professional Allowances and Judicial Independence Provincial Court Judge John Reilly requested the approval of the Chief Judge of the … Continue reading →

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