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.

Green Regs and Ham: Some Thoughts on Contaminated Sites, the Redwater Decision and the Principle of Intergenerational Equity

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Green Regs and Ham: Some Thoughts on Contaminated Sites, the Redwater Decision and the Principle of Intergenerational Equity Note: This post is a revised version of remarks presented at the Fifth Green Regs and Ham Breakfast … Continue reading →

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The Intersection of Discretionary Powers, Fiduciary Duties, the Public Interest and the Standard of Review

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: The Intersection of Discretionary Powers, Fiduciary Duties, the Public Interest and the Standard of Review Case Commented On: Coldwater Indian Band v Canada (Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), 2017 FCA 199 (CanLII) In this decision, the … Continue reading →

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GRTAs, Patch Agreements, Indefeasible Title and Collapse Orders

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: GRTAs, Patch Agreements, Indefeasible Title and Collapse Orders Case Commented On: Chesterworld Holdings Ltd v Computershare Trust Company of Canada, 2017 ABQB 43 (CanLII) This decision involves the interpretation of a will from 1949 as well … Continue reading →

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Hibernia Payout Account Dispute

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Hibernia Payout Account Dispute Case Commented On: Newfoundland and Labrador v ExxonMobil Canada Properties, 2017 NLDT(G) 147, 2017 CanLII 56724 (NL SCTD) This case involves an unsuccessful application by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to … Continue reading →

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An Operator of Gas Processing Facilities Does Not Have a Possessory Lien Under the Possessory Liens Act

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: An Operator of Gas Processing Facilities Does Not Have a Possessory Lien Under the Possessory Liens Act Case Commented On: Cansearch Resources Ltd v Regent Resources Ltd, 2017 ABQB 535 (CanLII) Cansearch and Regent jointly owned … Continue reading →

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