Author Archives: Jennifer Koshan

About Jennifer Koshan

B.Sc., LL.B (Calgary), LL.M. (British Columbia). Professor. Member of the Alberta Bar. Please click here for more information.

Webber Academy II: Balancing Religious Discrimination and Freedom from Religion in the Provision of Educational Services

By: Howard Kislowicz and Jennifer Koshan Case Commented On: Webber Academy Foundation v Alberta (Human Rights Commission), 2023 ABCA 194 (CanLII) (Webber Academy II) PDF Version: Webber Academy II: Balancing Religious Discrimination and Freedom from Religion in the Provision of … Continue reading

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Commissioner Trussler Should Recommend Sanctions Against Premier Smith

By: Nigel Bankes and Jennifer Koshan Matter Commented On: Conflicts of Interest Act, RSA 2000, c C-23 and the Report on Allegations involving Premier Danielle Smith PDF Version: Commissioner Trussler Should Recommend Sanctions Against Premier Smith In her report of … Continue reading

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Ethics Commissioner Confirms that Premier Danielle Smith Breached the Conflicts of Interest Act – and a Fundamental Principle of Our Democracy

By: Nigel Bankes, Jennifer Koshan, and Martin Olszynski Matter commented on: Office of the Ethics Commissioner, Report of Findings and Recommendations into allegations involving Hon. Danielle Smith, Member for Brooks-Medicine Hat, Premier of Alberta, May 17, 2023 PDF Version: Ethics … Continue reading

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Premier Danielle Smith and the (Non) Observance of Constitutional Conventions

By: Nigel Bankes and Jennifer Koshan Matter Commented On: Premier Smith’s interactions with the Department of Justice in the matter of Artur Pawlowski PDF Version: Premier Danielle Smith and the (Non) Observance of Constitutional Conventions For the past several weeks, … Continue reading

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Grounding the Alberta Human Rights Act and the Proposal to Protect Vaccination Status

By: Jennifer Koshan and Jonnette Watson Hamilton Legislation Commented On: Alberta Human Rights Act, RSA 2000, c A-25.5 PDF Version: Grounding the Alberta Human Rights Act and the Proposal to Protect Vaccination Status The Alberta Human Rights Act (AHRA) has … Continue reading

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