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.

Gender Reassignment Surgery, Human Rights, and the Minister

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

Legislation Considered: Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Act, R.S.A. 2000, c.H-14 PDF Version: Gender Reassignment Surgery, Human Rights, and the Minister When the Alberta government introduced its budget on April 7, 2009, one of its cuts was to de-insure new gender … Continue reading →

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Freedom of Expression, Universities and Anti-Choice Protests

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

PDF version: Freedom of Expression, Universities and Anti-Choice Protests Anti-abortion protestors were back in force at the University of Calgary the last week of March following news that on March 16, they pleaded not guilty to trespassing charges laid against … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitutional, Human Rights | 5 Comments

The Women’s Court of Canada comes to Alberta

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

As reported on Slaw, the Women’s Court of Canada embarked on a western Canadian tour last week, including stops in Edmonton on March 12 and Calgary on March 13. According to Michael Lines’ post on Slaw, “As a rock group … Continue reading →

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Evidence of Amelioration: What Does Kapp Require of Governments Under s.15(2) of the Charter? What Will Courts Permit?

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Evidence of Amelioration: What Does Kapp Require of Governments Under s.15(2) of the Charter? What Will Courts Permit? Case Commented On: Cunningham v Alberta (Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), 2009 ABCA 53 Jonnette Watson Hamilton … Continue reading →

Posted in Aboriginal, Constitutional, Supreme Court of Canada | 1 Comment

The End of Law: A New Framework for Analyzing Section 15(1) Charter Challenges

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan and Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: The End of Law: A New Framework for Analyzing Section 15(1) Charter Challenges Case Commented On: Ermineskin Indian Band and Nation v Canada, 2009 SCC 9 After the Supreme Court of … Continue reading →

Posted in Aboriginal, Constitutional, Oil & Gas, Supreme Court of Canada | 4 Comments