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.

Applications for Party Status in a Permission to Appeal Application

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Applications for Party Status in a Permission to Appeal Application Bill Commented On: Balancing Pool v ENMAX Energy Corporation, 2018 ABCA 143 (CanLII) This decision deals with applications by two parties (the Balancing Pool and TransAlta) … Continue reading →

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A Bill to Restrict the Interprovincial Movement of Hydrocarbons: a.k.a. Preserving Canada’s Economic Prosperity [Act]

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: A Bill to Restrict the Interprovincial Movement of Hydrocarbons: a.k.a. Preserving Canada’s Economic Prosperity [Act] Bill Commented On: Preserving Canada’s Economic Prosperity Act, Bill 12 [Alberta], First Reading, April 16, 2018 This post examines two key … Continue reading →

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Ontario Court of Appeal Decision Provides Guidance on the Application of Dynex

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Ontario Court of Appeal Decision Provides Guidance on the Application of Dynex Case Commented On: Third Eye Capital Corporation v Ressources Dianor Inc, 2018 ONCA 253 (CanLII) In 2002 the Supreme Court of Canada handed down … Continue reading →

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Regulated Tolls in the Competitive Environment of Northeast British Columbia: NEB Issues Directions to NGTL and Westcoast

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Regulated Tolls in the Competitive Environment of Northeast British Columbia: NEB Issues Directions to NGTL and Westcoast Decision Commented On: National Energy Board Examination to Determine Whether to Undertake an Inquiry of the Tolling Methodologies, Tariff … Continue reading →

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Power Purchase Arrangement Litigation Comes to an End

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Power Purchase Arrangement Litigation Comes to an End Matter Commented On: Government of Alberta Press Release, March 9, 2018 The Government of Alberta issued a Press Release on March 9, 2018 indicating the Government and ENMAX … Continue reading →

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