Author Archives: Shaun Fluker

About Shaun Fluker

B.Comm. (Alberta), LL.B. (Victoria), LL.M. (Calgary). Associate Professor. Please click here for more information.

Public Interest Standing and a Statutory Right of Appeal

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: Public Interest Standing and a Statutory Right of Appeal Case Considered: Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development v Alberta (Utilities Commission), 2011 ABCA 302 The Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development (“Pembina”) recently sought leave of the Alberta Court of … Continue reading →

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The Elephant in the Courtroom

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: The Elephant in the Courtroom Case Considered: Reece v Edmonton (City), 2011 ABCA 238 In March 2011 the Court of Appeal heard an appeal by Zoocheck Canada, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, and Tove Reece (collectively … Continue reading →

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Giving legal effect to the designation of the Grizzly Bear as an endangered species under the Wildlife Act (Alberta)

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: Giving legal effect to the designation of the Grizzly Bear as an endangered species under the Wildlife Act (Alberta)  Decision considered: Shell Canada – Application for licenses in the Waterton Field, 2011 ABERCB 007 In March 2008 the … Continue reading →

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The continuing mystery of standing at the Energy Resources Conservation Board

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: The continuing mystery of standing at the Energy Resources Conservation Board  Case considered: West Energy/Daylight Energy – Section 39 review hearing re: Linda McGinn, 2011 ABERCB 002 A couple weeks ago on ABlawg I suggested that the law … Continue reading →

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The problem of costs at the Energy Resources Conservation Board: Leave to appeal granted in Kelly #4

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: The problem of costs at the Energy Resources Conservation Board: Leave to appeal granted in Kelly #4  Case considered: Kelly v. Alberta (Energy Resources Conservation Board), 2011 ABCA 19 The Court of Appeal has granted leave on a … Continue reading →

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