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.

Bill C-332 and the Criminalization of Coercive Control

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

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?

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

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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Gender-Affirming Names and Pronouns, Parental Control, and Family Violence

By: Jennifer Koshan Policy Proposal Commented On: United Conservative Party, Annual General Meeting Policy and Governance Resolutions, Policy Resolution 8 (November 2023) PDF Version: Gender-Affirming Names and Pronouns, Parental Control, and Family Violence Content Warning: This post contains descriptions of … Continue reading

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