Category Archives: Conflict of Laws

Judicial Review on the Vires of Subordinate Legislation: Full Vavilov, Partial Vavilov or No Vavilov?

By: Shaun Fluker Cases Commented On: Auer v Auer, 2022 ABCA 375 (CanLII) and TransAlta Generation Partnership v Alberta (Minister of Municipal Affairs), 2022 ABCA 381 (CanLII) PDF Version: Judicial Review on the Vires of Subordinate Legislation: Full Vavilov, Partial … Continue reading

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Extraditing the Individual in the Meng Wanzhou Decision

By: Lisa Silver PDF Version: Extraditing the Individual in the Meng Wanzhou Decision Case Commented On: United States v Meng, 2020 BCSC 785 (CanLII) The arrest and extradition of Meng Wanzhou is extraordinary. The case has attracted global interest and … Continue reading

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Canadian Mining Operators Abroad – Corruption as a ‘Real Risk’ Factor in Forum Non Conveniens Applications

By: Rudiger Tscherning PDF Version: Canadian Mining Operators Abroad – Corruption as a ‘Real Risk’ Factor in Forum Non Conveniens Applications Case Comment On: Garcia v Tahoe Resources Inc., 2017 BCCA 39 (CanLII) In Garcia v Tahoe Resources Inc., 2017 BCCA … Continue reading

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International Child Abduction: Safeguarding against Grave Risks of Harm in ‘Prompt Return’ Applications

By: Rudiger Tscherning PDF Version: International Child Abduction: Safeguarding against Grave Risks of Harm in ‘Prompt Return’ Applications Case Comment On: JP v TNP, 2016 ABQB 613 (CanLII) Introduction In an earlier post, I discuss in detail the objective and mechanism … Continue reading

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International Child Abduction: A ‘Time-Limited Consent’ Does not Change the Habitual Residence of a Child

By: Rudiger Tscherning PDF Version: International Child Abduction: A ‘Time-Limited Consent’ Does not Change the Habitual Residence of a Child Case Commented On: Balev v Baggott, 2016 ONCA 680 (CanLII) Introduction The issues arising from international family disputes involving the non-consensual … Continue reading

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