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 theory and the practice of well abandonment and surface reclamation in Alberta: the latest episode in the dismal saga of Sarg Oils Limited

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: The theory and the practice of well abandonment and surface reclamation in Alberta: the latest episode in the dismal saga of Sarg Oils Limited Decision commented on: Sarg Oils Limited, Review of Abandonment Orders AD 2006-17, AD 2006-17A, … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental, Oil & Gas | 2 Comments

Why Canada Should Not Withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Why Canada Should Not Withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol  Rumours abound that Canada will withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol later this month. While Canada’s Minister of the Environment, Peter Kent, will not confirm these rumours … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Environmental | 4 Comments

The property rights debate in Alberta

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: The property rights debate in Alberta  Document commented on: “Albertans asked for property rights input,” Government of Alberta Press Release, November 24, 2011 Premier Redford has announced the creation of a task force to ask “Albertans for their … Continue reading →

Posted in Natural Resources, Property | 1 Comment

What is the effect of an invalid caveat? What is the effect of the lapse of an invalid caveat?

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: What is the effect of an invalid caveat? What is the effect of the lapse of an invalid caveat? Case commented on: Humford Developments Ltd. v 1026451 Alberta Ltd., 2011 ABQB 655 The decision of the Alberta Court … Continue reading →

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Section 19 of the Perpetuities Act and the oil and gas lease as a fee simple determinable estate of a profit à prendre

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: Section 19 of the Perpetuities Act and the oil and gas lease as a fee simple determinable estate of a profit à prendre  Statute commented on: Perpetuities Act, RSA 2000, c P-5. In a couple of years we … Continue reading →

Posted in Oil & Gas, Property | 3 Comments