Author Archives: Drew Yewchuk

About Drew Yewchuk

B.A. (University of Alberta) J.D. (University of Calgary). Drew was formerly a staff lawyer with the University of Calgary's Public Interest Law Clinic from 2018-2022 and is now an LLM student at the Peter A. Allard School of Law.

Seeking Leave to Appeal a Statutory Tribunal Decision: What Principles Apply?

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Shaun Fluker and Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: Seeking Leave to Appeal a Statutory Tribunal Decision: What Principles Apply? Case Commented On: Bokenfohr v Pembina Pipeline Corporation, 2017 ABCA 40 (CanLII) Statutory provisions which provide for an appeal from a statutory … Continue reading →

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CPAWS Presents to the Expert Panel for Environmental Assessment

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Shaun Fluker, Kristina Roberts, and Drew Yewchuk PDF Version:  CPAWS Presents to the Expert Panel for Environmental Assessment Case Commented On: Expert Panel Review of Environmental Assessment Processes The Expert Panel charged with reviewing Canada’s environmental assessment regime continues to … Continue reading →

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The Appointment of Justice Rowe

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: The Appointment of Justice Rowe Event Commented On: Nomination of the Honourable Malcolm Rowe for Appointment to the Supreme Court of Canada On October 17, 2016 Prime Minister Trudeau nominated Justice Malcolm Rowe for appointment to … Continue reading →

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Myths, Stereotypes, and Credibility in Sexual Offence Trials

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: Myths, Stereotypes, and Credibility in Sexual Offence Trials Case Commented On: R v CMG, 2016 ABQB 368 (CanLII) R v CMG, 2016 ABQB 368 (CanLII) is a Crown appeal of the acquittal of an accused of … Continue reading →

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Ostensible Consent: Reality and Legal Reality

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: Ostensible Consent: Reality and Legal Reality Case Commented On: R v Hajar, 2016 ABCA 222 (CanLII)  R v Hajar, 2016 ABCA 222 (CanLII) is an appeal of a sentencing for sexual offences against a minor. Hajar … Continue reading →

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