Author Archives: Linda McKay-Panos

About Linda McKay-Panos

Linda McKay-Panos is the Executive Director of the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre. She taught Language Arts and Social Studies with the Calgary Board of Education for 7 years before returning to university to obtain a Law Degree. She practiced law for a time, before joining the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre in 1992 as a Research Associate. Linda is a sessional instructor in the Faculties of Communication and Culture and Law at the University of Calgary. Linda received her Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws degrees from the University of Calgary. Linda is the President of the Alberta Association for Multicultural Education and the Past President of the Public Legal Education Network of Alberta. Linda is the author of several publications dealing with civil liberties, access to information, human rights, discrimination, equality and related topics. Linda received the 2001 Suzanne Mah Award and an Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005 for her work in human rights in Alberta.

Alberta Court of Appeal Concludes that University of Alberta is Subject to the Charter

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Linda McKay-Panos

By: Linda McKay-Panos PDF Version: Alberta Court of Appeal Concludes that University of Alberta is Subject to the Charter Decision Commented On: UAlberta Pro-Life v Governors of the University of Alberta, 2020 ABCA 1 (CanLII) Once again, Alberta courts have been … Continue reading →

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The Alberta Inquiry and Freedom of Expression

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Linda McKay-Panos

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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Context is Everything When it Comes to Charter Application to Universities

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Linda McKay-Panos

By: Linda McKay-Panos PDF Version: Context is Everything When it Comes to Charter Application to Universities Case Commented On: Yashcheshen v University of Saskatchewan, 2019 SKCA 67 (Can LII) The issue of whether a university is subject to the application … Continue reading →

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Alberta Human Rights Tribunal Decision Reinstates Reinstatement

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Linda McKay-Panos

By: Linda McKay-Panos PDF Version: Alberta Human Rights Tribunal Decision Reinstates Reinstatement Case Commented On:  Pratt v University of Alberta, 2019 AHRC 24 (CanLII) While it has always been legally possible for an employer to be ordered to reinstate an employee … Continue reading →

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Mixed Results for Corrections Officer Terminated for Dishonesty

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Linda McKay-Panos

By: Linda McKay-Panos PDF Version: Mixed Results for Corrections Officer Terminated for Dishonesty Case Commented On: Alberta Union of Provincial Employees v Alberta, 2018 ABQB 524 (AUPE) Justice GS Dunlop of the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench recently heard an … Continue reading →

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