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.

Justice In a Timely Manner: The New Framework for Trial Within a Reasonable Time

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk  PDF Version: Justice In a Timely Manner: The New Framework for Trial Within a Reasonable Time Cases Commented On: R v Jordan, 2016 SCC 27 (CanLII); R v Williamson, 2016 SCC 28 (CanLII) I recently posted a comment … Continue reading →

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The Forest of Delays

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: The Forest of Delays Case Commented On: R v Vassell, 2016 SCC 26 (CanLII) Section 11(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, guarantees that any person charged with an offence has the right to be … Continue reading →

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Access to Justice, Self-Represented Litigants and Court Resources: A Snapshot from Alberta Superior Courts for the Month of May

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Jennifer Koshan and Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: Access to Justice, Self-Represented Litigants and Court Resources: A Snapshot from Alberta Superior Courts for the Month of May Cases commented on: Pintea v Johns, 2016 ABCA 99 (CanLII); Erdmann v Complaints Inquiry … Continue reading →

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Five Million Dollars Versus One Night in Jail

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: Five Million Dollars Versus One Night in Jail Case Commented On: R v Peers, 2015 ABQB 129 (CanLII), R v Peers, 2015 ABCA 407 (CanLII), leave to appeal granted May 26, 2016 On May 26, 2016 … Continue reading →

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