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.

Hearsay? Another Perspective on Farm and Ranch Work and the Alleged Flaws of Bill 6

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Hearsay? Another Perspective on Farm and Ranch Work and the Alleged Flaws of Bill 6 Matter Commented On: United Conservative Party Proposal to Repeal Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act; … Continue reading

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The Right to Support for Adult Children with Disabilities

By: Jennifer Koshan and Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: The Right to Support for Adult Children with Disabilities Case and Bill Commented On: Ryan v Pitchers, 2019 ABQB 19 (CanLII); Bill 28, the Family Statutes Amendment Act 2018  As Laura Buckingham … Continue reading

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The Adverse Impact of Mandatory Victim Surcharges and the Continuing Disappearance of Section 15 Equality Rights

By: Jennifer Koshan and Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: The Adverse Impact of Mandatory Victim Surcharges and the Continuing Disappearance of Section 15 Equality Rights Case Commented On: R v Boudreault, 2018 SCC 58 (CanLII) It was just over one … Continue reading

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Domestic Violence and Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Law Disputes

By: Wanda Wiegers, Jennifer Koshan and Janet Mosher PDF Version: Domestic Violence and Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Law Disputes Legislation Commented On: Bill 98, The Miscellaneous Statutes (Family Dispute Resolution) Amendment Act; Bill C-78, An Act to amend the … Continue reading

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Alberta’s Family Violence Laws: Intersections, Inconsistencies and Access to Justice

By: Jennifer Koshan, Irene Oh and Kristin McDonald PDF Version: Alberta’s Family Violence Laws: Intersections, Inconsistencies and Access to Justice Attached Summary Chart November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta. Law has an important role to play in prevention … Continue reading

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