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.

Thoughts on Alberta and the Federal Election

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Jennifer Koshan

The National Post recently ran a feature choosing different election theme songs for the federal political parties (see http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=822081). Critics of Alberta’s dismal turnout on voting day (52.9% of eligible voters) might suggest that the election itself deserved its own … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitutional, Criminal, Natural Resources | 2 Comments

Lawyers, Clients, Parties and the Right to Counsel

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered: R. v. Karmis, 2008 ABQB 525 PDF Version:  Lawyers, Clients, Parties and the Right to Counsel The right to counsel is a revered constitutional right in Canada, but casting aside the understandings of this right that derive from … Continue reading →

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Family Violence Cases in Alberta: A Snapshot

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered: M.E.B. v. C.W.M., 2008 ABQB 484; N.L.B. v. K.G.C., 2008 ABQB 485; R. v. M.S., 2008 ABQB 488; K.F. v. A.F., 2008 ABQB 496. PDF Version: Family Violence Cases in Alberta: A Snapshot In a one week period … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminal, Remedies, State Responses to Violence | 3 Comments

La Belle Province? Developments in Alberta Language Rights Cases

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered: R. v. Caron, 2008 ABPC 232 Caron v. Alberta (Human Rights and Citizenship Commission), 2008 ABCA 272. PDF Version: La Belle Province? Developments in Alberta Language Rights Cases On August 18, 2008 the Alberta Provincial Court posted its … Continue reading →

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No Costs Awarded for Failure to Prosecute Aboriginal Fishing Rights Case

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered: R. v. Nest, 2008 ABQB 323 PDF Version:  No Costs Awarded for Failure to Prosecute Aboriginal Fishing Rights Case Donald Marshall, David Milgard, and Guy Paul Morin are the troika of wrongful conviction cases in Canada, bringing to mind … Continue reading →

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