Author Archives: Nigel Bankes

About Nigel Bankes

Nigel Bankes is emeritus professor of law at the University of Calgary. Prior to his retirement in June 2021 Nigel held the chair in natural resources law in the Faculty of Law.

The Regulation of District Energy Systems in Alberta: Part 2

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: The Regulation of District Energy Systems in Alberta: Part 2 Decision Commented On: AUC Decision 26163-D01-2021, ENMAX Corporation and Calgary District Heating Inc., Applications for Disposition of the Downtown District Energy Centre and Transfer of the … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court of Canada Re-writes the National Concern Test and Upholds Federal Greenhouse Gas Legislation: Part III (Commentary)

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes, Andrew Leach & Martin Olszynski PDF Version: Supreme Court of Canada Re-writes the National Concern Test and Upholds Federal Greenhouse Gas Legislation: Part III (Commentary) Case Commented On: References re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, 2021 SCC 11 … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court of Canada Re-writes the National Concern Test and Upholds Federal Greenhouse Gas Legislation: Part II (The Dissents)

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes, Andrew Leach & Martin Olszynski  PDF Version: Supreme Court of Canada Re-writes the National Concern Test and Upholds Federal Greenhouse Gas Legislation: Part II (The Dissents) Case Commented On: References re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, 2021 SCC … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court of Canada Re-writes the National Concern Test and Upholds Federal Greenhouse Gas Legislation: Part I (The Majority Opinion)

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes, Andrew Leach & Martin Olszynski  PDF Version: Supreme Court of Canada Re-writes the National Concern Test and Upholds Federal Greenhouse Gas Legislation: Part I (The Majority Opinion) Case Commented On: References re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, 2021 SCC … Continue reading →

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Coal Law and Policy Part Six: Coal Consultation Terms of Reference

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes  PDF Version: Coal Law and Policy Part Six: Coal Consultation Terms of Reference Matter Commented On: Terms of Reference for the Coal Policy Consultation Committee, dated March 29, 2021 This is the sixth instalment in the ABlawg series … Continue reading →

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