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.

Motion for Re-hearing of Hutterian Brethren Case Dismissed by Supreme Court of Canada

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases considered:  Alberta v. Hutterian Brethren of Wilson Colony, 2009 SCC 37 PDF version:  Motion for Re-hearing of Hutterian Brethren Case Dismissed by Supreme Court of Canada On October 15, 2009 the Supreme Court of Canada denied a motion to … Continue reading →

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Alberta’s Hate Speech Law Under Challenge

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

Case considered: Boissoin and the Concerned Christian Coalition Inc. v. Lund, currently before the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench PDF version: Alberta’s Hate Speech Law Under Challenge There has been much talk recently of whether hate speech laws are properly … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitutional, Human Rights | 4 Comments

Who is a Farm Worker? And Why Does It Matter?

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Who is a Farm Worker? And Why Does it Matter? Case Commented On: R v Northern Forage Inc., 2009 ABQB 439 Alberta marked its 5th annual Farm Workers Day on August 20, 2009. As in previous … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court grants leave to appeal in Caron

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

Case considered: R. v. Caron, 2009 ABCA 34, leave granted by SCC August 27, 2009 The Supreme Court of Canada has released its decision on the Alberta government’s leave to appeal application in R. v. Caron.  Chief Justice McLachlin and … Continue reading →

Posted in Access to Justice, Constitutional, Supreme Court of Canada | 1 Comment

A Clarification of Evidentiary Requirements under the Protection Against Family Violence Act

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered:  J.S. v. D.J.K., 2009 ABQB 426. PDV Version: A Clarification of Evidentiary Requirements under the Protection Against Family Violence Act Justice Donald Lee is a prolific author of judgments posted to the Alberta Courts website, and one of … Continue reading →

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