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 Women’s Court of Canada comes to Alberta

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

As reported on Slaw, the Women’s Court of Canada embarked on a western Canadian tour last week, including stops in Edmonton on March 12 and Calgary on March 13. According to Michael Lines’ post on Slaw, “As a rock group … Continue reading →

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Evidence of Amelioration: What Does Kapp Require of Governments Under s.15(2) of the Charter? What Will Courts Permit?

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Evidence of Amelioration: What Does Kapp Require of Governments Under s.15(2) of the Charter? What Will Courts Permit? Case Commented On: Cunningham v Alberta (Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development), 2009 ABCA 53 Jonnette Watson Hamilton … Continue reading →

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The End of Law: A New Framework for Analyzing Section 15(1) Charter Challenges

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan and Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: The End of Law: A New Framework for Analyzing Section 15(1) Charter Challenges Case Commented On: Ermineskin Indian Band and Nation v Canada, 2009 SCC 9 After the Supreme Court of … Continue reading →

Posted in Aboriginal, Constitutional, Oil & Gas, Supreme Court of Canada | 4 Comments

Interim Costs Order Upheld in Language Rights Case

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases considered: R. v. Caron, 2009 ABCA 34. PDF Version:  Interim Costs Order Upheld in Language Rights Case Gilles Caron was awarded interim costs in relation to expert and legal fees for a language rights claim that was eventually allowed … Continue reading →

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Challenging the Constitutionality and Applicability of the Sexual Offender Information Registry Act

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered: R. v. Warren, 2008 ABCA 436; R. v. Schultz, 2008 ABQB 679; R. v. Owusu, 2008 ABQB 715. PDF Version: Challenging the Constitutionality and Applicability of the Sexual Offender Information Registry Act The Sex Offender Information Registration Act, … Continue reading →

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