Author Archives: Lisa Silver

About Lisa Silver

Lisa Silver is a proud Calgarian, lawyer, educator, and avid blogger. She holds a B.A. in Economics (UWO, 1984), LL.B. (Osgoode, 1987), and LL.M. (Calgary, 2001). She is a member of the Bars of Ontario (1989) and Alberta (1998). As a criminal lawyer, Lisa has appeared before all levels of Court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Presently, she is an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Law, where she teaches criminal law, evidence and advocacy. Lisa also maintains her own law blog at www.ideablawg.ca where she does a podcast series on the Criminal Code. Her blog was recognized with a 2017 Clawbie – Canadian Law Blog Award in the Law Professor/Law School category. Lisa also sits on various Boards and committees. She has presented at many conferences and workshops.

Frost on the Constitutional Windshield: Challenge to Critical Infrastructure Defence Act Struck by Alberta Court of Appeal

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Lisa Silver

By: Jennifer Koshan, Lisa Silver and Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: Frost on the Constitutional Windshield: Challenge to Critical Infrastructure Defence Act Struck by Alberta Court of Appeal Case Commented On: Alberta Union of Public Employees v Her Majesty the Queen … Continue reading →

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Who is Responsible for Extreme Intoxication?

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa Silver PDF Version: Who is Responsible for Extreme Intoxication?  Case Commented On: R v Brown, 2021 ABCA 273 (CanLII) (Supreme Court of Canada Appeal Hearing Scheduled for November 9, 2021) What you are about to read is not the … Continue reading →

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Taking the Police Act Seriously

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa Silver PDF Version: Taking the Police Act Seriously Case Commented On: Conlin v Edmonton (City) Police Service, 2021 ABCA 287 (CanLII) In Conlin v Edmonton (City) Police Service, 2021 ABCA 287 (CanLII) [Conlin], a 5-panel court of appeal refines the threshold … Continue reading →

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Critical Infrastructure Defence Act Charter Challenge Survives Alberta Government’s Motion to Strike

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Lisa Silver

By: Jennifer Koshan, Lisa Silver and Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: Critical Infrastructure Defence Act Charter Challenge Survives Alberta Government’s Motion to Strike Case Commented On: Alberta Union of Public Employees v Her Majesty the Queen (Alberta), 2021 ABQB 371 (CanLII) Last … Continue reading →

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Harnessing the Power of AI Technology; A Commentary on the Law Commission of Ontario Report on AI and the Criminal Justice System

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa Silver and Gideon Christian PDF Version: Harnessing the Power of AI Technology; A Commentary on the Law Commission of Ontario Report on AI and the Criminal Justice System Report Commented On: Law Commission of Ontario, The Rise and … Continue reading →

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