Author Archives: Shaun Fluker

About Shaun Fluker

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

What is the applicable standard of review in assessing the adequacy of reasons?

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: What is the applicable standard of review in assessing the adequacy of reasons?  Case considered: Calgary (City) v Alberta (Municipal Government Board), 2010 ABQB 719 This decision concerns an appeal by the City of Calgary from an order … Continue reading →

Posted in Administrative Law, Municipal Law | 2 Comments

Alberta proposes to consolidate its protected areas legislation

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: Alberta proposes to consolidate its protected areas legislation Legislation commented on: Bill 29, Alberta Parks Act, The Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Third Session, 27th Legislature, 59 Elizabeth II On November 4, 2010 the Minister of Tourism, Parks and … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental, Protection of Spaces | 2 Comments

The problem of Locus Standi at the Energy Resources Conservation Board: Leave to appeal granted in Kelly #2

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: The problem of Locus Standi at the Energy Resources Conservation Board: Leave to appeal granted in Kelly #2  Case Considered: Kelly v. Alberta (Energy Resources Conservation Board), 2010 ABCA 307 On October 15, 2010 the Court of Appeal … Continue reading →

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Lucy the Elephant v. Edmonton (City)

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: Lucy the Elephant v. Edmonton (City)  Case considered: Reece v. Edmonton (City), 2010 ABQB 538 Lucy is a 34 year old elephant who lives in the Edmonton Valley Zoo. In recent years Lucy has attracted significant media and … Continue reading →

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The Case of the 1600 dead ducks: The verdict is in – Syncrude guilty under the Migratory Birds Convention Act

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: The Case of the 1600 dead ducks: The verdict is in – Syncrude guilty under the Migratory Birds Convention Act  Case considered: R. v. Syncrude Canada Ltd., 2010 ABPC 229 On June 25, 2010 Justice Ken Tjosvold of … Continue reading →

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