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.

Transporting Liberty: A Right Not to be Deprived of Access to Public Transit?

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Jennifer Koshan

PDF version: Transporting Liberty: A Right Not to be Deprived of Access to Public Transit? Case considered:  R v S.A., 2012 ABQB 311, overturning 2011 ABPC 269 Section 7 of the Charter provides that “everyone has the right to life, … Continue reading →

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Face-ing the Charter’s Application on University Campuses

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Jennifer Koshan

PDF version: Face-ing the Charter’s Application on University Campuses Case considered: Pridgen v University of Calgary, 2012 ABCA 139 Linda McKay Panos recently posted an ABlawg comment on R v Whatcott, 2012 ABQB 231, where Justice Paul Jeffrey held that … Continue reading →

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In forma pauperis: A Constitutional Right to Access to Justice

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Jennifer Koshan

PDF version: In forma pauperis: A Constitutional Right to Access to Justice Case commented on: Toronto Dominion Bank v. Beaton, 2012 ABQB 125 Access to justice is a hot topic: it is the stuff of judicial speeches; test case litigation; … Continue reading →

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The Alberta Election and Human Rights

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Jennifer Koshan

Document considered: Wildrose Platform on Justice, Policing and Human Rights PDF Version: The Alberta Election and Human Rights Several human rights issues have been raised in the Alberta election campaign to date. Perhaps most significantly, the Wildrose party’s platform on … Continue reading →

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The Equality Effect: Recognizing 160 Girls on International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Jennifer Koshan

March 8 is International Women’s Day, and Calgary law firm Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer marked the occasion with a luncheon highlighting the work of the Equality Effect. The Equality Effect – or E2 – is an international network of human rights … Continue reading →

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