Author Archives: Lorian Hardcastle

About Lorian Hardcastle

J.D. (Dalhousie), LL.M. and S.J.D. (Toronto). Assistant Professor. Please click here for more information.

Decriminalization of Cannabis and Canadian Youth

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Lorian Hardcastle

By: Lorian Hardcastle PDF Version: Decriminalization of Cannabis and Canadian Youth Legislation commented on: Cannabis Act, SC 2018, c 16 In a previous blog post, I summarized the new federal, provincial, and municipal laws pertaining to cannabis. One of the … Continue reading →

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The Future of Medical Cannabis

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Lorian Hardcastle

By: Lorian Hardcastle PDF Version: The Future of Medical Cannabis Legislation commented on: Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations, SOR/2016-230 The recent decriminalization of recreational cannabis, which I explored in an earlier blog post, has led some to question … Continue reading →

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A Primer on Cannabis Regulation

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Lorian Hardcastle

PDF Version: A Primer on Cannabis Regulation By: Lorian Hardcastle Legislation Commented On: Cannabis Act, SC 2018, c 16; Cannabis Regulations, SOR/2018-144; Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act, RSA 2000, c G-1; Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Regulation, Alta Reg 143/996 Legal … Continue reading →

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Court Dismisses Allegations that Long-Term Care Residents Subsidize Their Health Care Costs

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Lorian Hardcastle

By: Lorian Hardcastle PDF Version: Court Dismisses Allegations that Long-Term Care Residents Subsidize Their Health Care Costs Cases Commented On: Alberta v Elder Advocates of Alberta Society, 2011 SCC 24 (CanLII) and Elder Advocates of Alberta Society v Alberta, 2018 ABQB … Continue reading →

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Is Alberta Doing Enough to Protect Patients from Abuse by Health Professionals?

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Lorian Hardcastle

By: Lorian Hardcastle PDF Version: Is Alberta Doing Enough to Protect Patients from Abuse by Health Professionals? Headlines such as “Grande Prairie doctor suspended, charged over inappropriate examinations”, “Disgraced Calgary psychiatrist Aubrey Levin facing new abuse allegations” and “Southern Alberta doctor … Continue reading →

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