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.

Alberta Court follows Third Eye Capital v Dianor in a Royalty Characterization Case

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Alberta Court follows Third Eye Capital v Dianor in a Royalty Characterization Case Case Commented On: Manitok Energy Inc (Re), 2018 ABQB 488 (CanLII) In a welcome development Justice Karen Horner has followed the Ontario … Continue reading →

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When Crocodiles and Kangaroos Dance Together, Anything is Possible: Report of the Timor-Leste and Australia Conciliation Commission

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: When Crocodiles and Kangaroos Dance Together, Anything is Possible: Report of the Timor-Leste and Australia Conciliation Commission Report commented on: Report and Recommendations of the Compulsory Conciliation Commission between Timor-Leste and Australia on the Timor … Continue reading →

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Columbia River Treaty Negotiations to Commence

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Columbia River Treaty Negotiations to Commence Announcements commented on: (1) Global Affairs Canada, Canada and United States launch negotiations to renew Columbia River Treaty, May 22, 2018, (2)  US Department of State, Launching negotiations to … Continue reading →

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Implementing the Capacity Market for Electricity in Alberta: Bill 13 and the AESO’s CMD.2

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Implementing the Capacity Market for Electricity in Alberta: Bill 13 and the AESO’s CMD.2 Bill Commented On: An Act to Secure Alberta’s Electricity Future, Bill 13 [Alberta], first reading, April 19, 2018. Documents Commented On: AESO, … Continue reading →

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Overturning Stores Block and Implementing the Capacity Market

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Overturning Stores Block and Implementing the Capacity Market Bill Commented On: An Act to Secure Alberta’s Electricity Future, Bill 13 [Alberta], first reading, April 19, 2018 This Bill has four main objectives. First (clauses 1-2), Bill … Continue reading →

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