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.

Constitutional Questions and the Alberta Energy Regulator

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Nigel Bankes

PDF Version: Constitutional Questions and the Alberta Energy Regulator Decisions commented on: (1) ERCB Letter Decision, April 18, 2013, re Fort McKay First Nation, Notice of Question of Constitutional Law; (2) ERCB Letter decision, May 23, 2013, reasons for decision … Continue reading →

Posted in Aboriginal, Administrative Law, Constitutional | 4 Comments

Separation of Powers and the Government’s Response to the Judgment in Pembina Institute v Alberta (Environment and Sustainable Resources Development), 2013 ABQB 567

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Nigel Bankes

PDF Version: Separation of Powers and the Government’s Response to the Judgment in Pembina Institute v Alberta (Environment and Sustainable Resources Development), 2013 ABQB 567 Responses commented on: (1) “Still Alberta’s prerogative to say who speaks at oilsands reviews: Alison … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental | 2 Comments

The United States Wants a New Columbia River Treaty, What Should Canada Do?

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Nigel Bankes

PDF Version: The United States Wants a New Columbia River Treaty, What Should Canada Do? Documents commented on: (1) The Columbia River Treaty and Protocol, 1964 and (2) Columbia River Treaty Review, Draft Regional Recommendation, September 20, 2013 available here … Continue reading →

Posted in International Law, Water Law | 6 Comments

Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms that the Courts Have Some Residual Jurisdiction Over Natural Gas Storage Matters

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Nigel Bankes

PDF Version: Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms that the Courts Have Some Residual Jurisdiction Over Natural Gas Storage Matters Case Commented On: 2195002 Ont. Inc. v Tribute Resources Inc, 2013 ONCA 576 In this decision the Ontario Court of Appeal … Continue reading →

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The Crown Owes No Duty to Consult Indigenous Communities Before Ratifying a Bilateral Investment Treaty

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Nigel Bankes

PDF Version: The Crown Owes No Duty to Consult Indigenous Communities Before Ratifying a Bilateral Investment Treaty Case commented on: Hupacasath First Nation v Minister of Foreign Affairs Canada and the Attorney General of Canada, 2013 FC 2009 In this … Continue reading →

Posted in Aboriginal, International Law | 1 Comment