Author Archives: Martin Olszynski

About Martin Olszynski

B.Sc. in Biology (Saskatchewan), LL.B. (Saskatchewan), LL.M. Specialization in Environmental Law (University of California at Berkeley). Assistant Professor. Please click here for more information.

Ethics Commissioner Confirms that Premier Danielle Smith Breached the Conflicts of Interest Act – and a Fundamental Principle of Our Democracy

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Martin Olszynski

By: Nigel Bankes, Jennifer Koshan, and Martin Olszynski Matter commented on: Office of the Ethics Commissioner, Report of Findings and Recommendations into allegations involving Hon. Danielle Smith, Member for Brooks-Medicine Hat, Premier of Alberta, May 17, 2023 PDF Version: Ethics … Continue reading →

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Polluter Pays Principle at Risk: Auditor General Finds Alberta’s Oil and Gas Liability Regime Still Badly Deficient

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Martin Olszynski

Regulatory Documents Commented on: Auditor General of Alberta, “Liability Management of (Non-Oil Sands) Oil and Gas Infrastructure”, March 2023 By: Drew Yewchuk, Shaun Fluker, and Martin Olszynski PDF Version: Polluter Pays Principle at Risk: Auditor General Finds Alberta’s Oil and … Continue reading →

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The Amendments to Bill 1

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski and Nigel Bankes Matter commented on: The Government Amendments to Bill 1, Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act PDF Version: The Amendments to Bill 1 As anticipated at the time that we posted our original critique … Continue reading →

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Running Afoul the Separation, Division, and Delegation of Powers: The Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski and Nigel Bankes Legislation Commented on: Bill 1 – Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act  PDF Version: Running Afoul the Separation, Division, and Delegation of Powers: The Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act On Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Playing Games with the Constitution: The Saskatchewan First Act

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Martin Olszynski

By: Nigel Bankes, Andrew Leach, and Martin Olszynski Matter commented on: Bill 88: An Act to Assert Saskatchewan’s Exclusive Legislative Jurisdiction and to Confirm the Autonomy of Saskatchewan PDF Version: Playing Games with the Constitution: The Saskatchewan First Act On … Continue reading →

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