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.

Setting the Record Straight on Federal and Provincial Jurisdiction Over the Environmental Assessment of Resource Projects in the Provinces

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Martin Olszynski and Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Setting the Record Straight on Federal and Provincial Jurisdiction Over the Environmental Assessment of Resource Projects in the Provinces Matter Commented On:Bill C-69: An Act to enact the Impact Assessment Act and the … Continue reading →

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Summary Judgment Not Available in a Farmout Case

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Summary Judgment Not Available in a Farmout Case Cases commented on: (1) Teine Energy Limited v Audax Investments Ltd, unreported oral judgment delivered from the bench October 2, 2018 (Transcript of Proceedings), (2) Teine Energy Limited … Continue reading →

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Bill 12: a reprise

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Bill 12: a reprise Legislation Commented On: Preserving Canada’s Economic Prosperity Act, SA 2018, c P-21.5 Case Commented On: British Columbia (Attorney General) v Alberta (Attorney General), 2019 ABQB 121 (CanLII) I commented on Preserving Canada’s Economic … Continue reading →

Posted in Natural Resources, Oil & Gas | 1 Comment

The Senate, the Oceans Act and Marine Protected Areas

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: The Senate, the Oceans Act and Marine Protected Areas Matter commented on: Bill C-55, An Act to amend the Oceans Act and the Canada Petroleum Resources Act, as passed by the House of Commons, April … Continue reading →

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How Should We Assess Transmission Upgrades When They are Requested by the DFO?

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: How Should We Assess Transmission Upgrades When They are Requested by the DFO? Decisions Commented On: (1) AUC Decision 23339-D01-2019, Alberta Electric System Operator Needs Identification Document Application AltaLink Management Ltd. Facility Applications Provost Reliability … Continue reading →

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