Author Archives: Jennifer Koshan

About Jennifer Koshan

B.Sc., LL.B (Calgary), LL.M. (British Columbia). Professor. Member of the Alberta Bar. Please click here for more information.

The Dickson Decision, UNDRIP, and the Federal UNDRIP Act

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Nigel Bankes and Jennifer Koshan Decision Commented On: Dickson v Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, 2024 SCC 10 (CanLII) PDF Version: The Dickson Decision, UNDRIP, and the Federal UNDRIP Act This post is part of continuing ABlawg commentary on the … Continue reading →

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Bill C-332 and the Criminalization of Coercive Control

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan Matter Commented On: Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, Study of Bill C-332, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct), 44th Parliament, 1st session PDF Version: Bill C-332 and the Criminalization of … Continue reading →

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Seismic Shift: The Notwithstanding Clause and Litigation on the Rights of Trans and Gender Diverse Youth

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan Case Commented On: UR Pride Centre for Sexuality and Gender Diversity v Government of Saskatchewan, 2024 SKKB 23 (CanLII) PDF Version: Seismic Shift: The Notwithstanding Clause and Litigation on the Rights of Trans and Gender Diverse Youth … Continue reading →

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What Does La Rose Tell Us About Climate Change Litigation in Canada?

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Nigel Bankes, Jennifer Koshan, Jonnette Watson Hamilton, and Martin Olszynski Case Commented On: La Rose v Canada, 2023 FCA 241 (CanLII) PDF Version: What Does La Rose Tell Us About Climate Change Litigation in Canada? The last decade has … Continue reading →

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Family Violence Torts and Their Limits in Alberta

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan Case Commented On: Colenutt v Colenutt, 2023 ABKB 562 (CanLII) PDF Version: Family Violence Torts and Their Limits in Alberta In September 2023, Deanne Sowter and I wrote an ABlawg post on the tort of family violence, … Continue reading →

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