Author Archives: Linda McKay-Panos

About Linda McKay-Panos

Linda McKay-Panos is the Executive Director of the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre. She taught Language Arts and Social Studies with the Calgary Board of Education for 7 years before returning to university to obtain a Law Degree. She practiced law for a time, before joining the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre in 1992 as a Research Associate. Linda is a sessional instructor in the Faculties of Communication and Culture and Law at the University of Calgary. Linda received her Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws degrees from the University of Calgary. Linda is the President of the Alberta Association for Multicultural Education and the Past President of the Public Legal Education Network of Alberta. Linda is the author of several publications dealing with civil liberties, access to information, human rights, discrimination, equality and related topics. Linda received the 2001 Suzanne Mah Award and an Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005 for her work in human rights in Alberta.

When does aggressive panhandling become robbery?

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Linda McKay-Panos

PDF version: When does aggressive panhandling become robbery? Case commented on: R v Ajang, 2012 ABCA 364.  This case addresses the relationship between members of society who are homeless or poor, and those who are uncomfortable and/or threatened by homeless … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminal, Human Rights | 1 Comment

Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy Implicates Safety, Privacy, Human Rights and Civil Liberties

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Linda McKay-Panos

PDF version: Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy Implicates Safety, Privacy, Human Rights and Civil Liberties Case commented on: Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union, Local 707 v Suncor Energy Inc. 2012 ABCA 307 (“CA”) The issue of random drug and alcohol … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitutional, Labour/Employment | 1 Comment

Addictions, Human Rights and Professional Discipline – Will the SCC Wade In?

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Linda McKay-Panos

PDF version: Addictions, Human Rights and Professional Discipline – Will the SCC Wade In? Case Commented on: Wright v College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (Appeals Committee), 2012 ABCA 267 In this recent case, the majority (Justice Frans … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Labour/Employment | 1 Comment

Walsh and Mobil Oil – The Long-Running Saga Continues

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Linda McKay-Panos

PDF version: Walsh and Mobil Oil – The Long-Running Saga Continues Decision commented on: Walsh v Mobil Canada, 2012 ABQB 527 After several tribunal and court proceedings, taking place over the past 20+ years, Mobil was found to have discriminated … Continue reading →

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Alberta Court of Appeal Addresses Constitutionality of Personal Information Protection Act

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Linda McKay-Panos

PDF version: Alberta Court of Appeal Addresses Constitutionality of Personal Information Protection Act Decision considered: Union Food and Commercial Workers, Local 401 v Alberta, 2012 ABCA 130 This is an appeal of a privacy case that was the subject of … Continue reading →

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