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.

Is The Canadian Energy Centre A Department, Branch or Office of the Government of Alberta?

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: Is The Canadian Energy Centre A Department, Branch or Office of the Government of Alberta? Decision Commented On: Re Canadian Energy Centre Ltd, Order F2022-16 (AB OIPC) The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) … Continue reading →

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The Sequoia Bankruptcy Part 3: The Second Application for Summary Dismissal Should Never Have Been Heard

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: The Sequoia Bankruptcy Part 3: The Second Application for Summary Dismissal Should Never Have Been Heard Case Commented On: PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc v Perpetual Energy Inc, 2022 ABCA 111 This is part 3 of a series on … Continue reading →

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How is the Orphan Fund Levy Set? Alberta’s Oil and Gas Clean-up Costs in 2022

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk & Chris Wray PDF Version: How is the Orphan Fund Levy Set? Alberta’s Oil and Gas Clean-up Costs in 2022 Decision Commented On: The Upcoming Orphan Fund Levy for 2022/2023 ABlawg has covered the orphan and inactive … Continue reading →

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Coal Law and Policy Part Eight: The Results of the Coal Consultation and the Return to the Alberta Land Stewardship Act

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: Coal Law and Policy Part Eight: The Results of the Coal Consultation and the Return to the Alberta Land Stewardship Act Reports and Ministerial Order Commented On: Engaging Albertans About Coal, Final Report: Recommendations for the … Continue reading →

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Secrecy in Species at Risk Act Permits

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk & Daniella Marchand PDF Version: Secrecy in Species at Risk Act Permits Permit Commented On: Explanation for issuing permit (19-HCAA-01862) pursuant to the provisions of section 73 of SARA – Bull Trout Public Interest Law Clinic staff have … Continue reading →

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