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 Alberta Inquiry and Freedom of Expression

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan and Linda McKay-Panos PDF Version: The Alberta Inquiry and Freedom of Expression Matter Commented On: Alberta Inquiry into Anti-Alberta Energy Campaigns Our colleagues Martin Olszynski and Shaun Fluker have posted concerns about the Alberta Inquiry into Anti-Alberta … Continue reading →

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Bill 26 and the Rights of Farm and Ranch Workers in Alberta

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Bill 26 and the Rights of Farm and Ranch Workers in Alberta Bill Commented On: Bill 26, Farm Freedom and Safety Act, 2019 (First Session, 30th Legislature) As promised in its election platform, the UCP … Continue reading →

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Clare’s Law: Unintended Consequences for Domestic Violence Victims?

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan and Wanda Wiegers PDF Version: Clare’s Law: Unintended Consequences for Domestic Violence Victims? Bill Commented On: Bill 17, Disclosure to Protect Against Domestic Violence (Clare’s Law) Act On Wednesday the Alberta government introduced Bill 17, the Disclosure to Protect … Continue reading →

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Discrimination Justified in Elder Advocates of Alberta Society Class Action

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton and Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Discrimination Justified in Elder Advocates of Alberta Society Class Action Case Commented On: Elder Advocates of Alberta Society v Alberta, 2019 ABCA 342 (Can LII) The Alberta Court of Appeal has dismissed … Continue reading →

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Time for Buy-Back: Supreme Court Set to Hear Important Adverse Effects Discrimination Case

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan and Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: Time for Buy Back: Supreme Court Set to Hear Important Adverse Effects Discrimination Case Case Commented On: Fraser v Canada (Attorney General), 2018 FCA 223 (CanLII), leave to appeal granted, 2019 CanLII … Continue reading →

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