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 Efficiency Plank in Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: The Efficiency Plank in Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan Report Commented On: Getting it Right: A More Energy Efficient Alberta, Final Report of the Alberta Energy Efficiency Advisory Panel, released 23 January 2017 and related press release … Continue reading →

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Board Cannot Ignore Injurious Affection Losses

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Board Cannot Ignore Injurious Affection Losses Case Commented On: Koch v Altalink Management Ltd, 2016 ABQB 678 (CanLII) This case involves WATL (the Western Alberta Transmission Line) and parcels of land owned by the Kochs that … Continue reading →

Posted in Administrative Law, Energy, Property, Utility Regulation | 1 Comment

The Freedom to Contract Your Terms of Business (aka Spread Costs, Consequential Damages, Knock for Knock and Contract Interpretation Principles)

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes and Heather Lilles PDF Version: The Freedom to Contract Your Terms of Business (aka Spread Costs, Consequential Damages, Knock for Knock and Contract Interpretation Principles) Case Commented On: Transocean Drilling UK Ltd v Providence Resources Plc [2016] EWCA … Continue reading →

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The Duty to Consult and the Legislative Process: But What About Reconciliation?

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: The Duty to Consult and the Legislative Process: But What About Reconciliation? Case Commented On: Canada v Courtoreille, 2016 FCA 311 (Can LII) In Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. v. Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (2010 SCC 43 … Continue reading →

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Arbitrations Added to the PPA Soup

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Arbitrations Added to the PPA Soup Case Commented On: TransCanada Energy Ltd v Balancing Pool, 2016 ABQB 658 (CanLII) The power purchase arrangements (PPA) dispute in the Province continues to evolve along a number of different … Continue reading →

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