Author Archives: Martin Olszynski

About Martin Olszynski

B.Sc. in Biology (Saskatchewan), LL.B. (Saskatchewan), LL.M. Specialization in Environmental Law (University of California at Berkeley). Assistant Professor. Please click here for more information.

The Sad State of Regional Land Use Planning in Alberta

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Martin Olszynski

By: Nigel Bankes, Sharon Mascher & Martin Olszynski PDF Version: The Sad State of Regional Land Use Planning in Alberta Matters Commented On: (1) Coal Policy Committee, Final Report: Recommendations for the Management of Coal Resources in Alberta, December 2021, … Continue reading →

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Former Minister of Justice Attempted to Interfere with the Administration of Justice: Kent Report

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Martin Olszynski

By: Shaun Fluker, Nigel Bankes & Martin Olszynski PDF Version: Former Minister of Justice Attempted to Interfere with the Administration of Justice: Kent Report Matter Commented On: The Kent Report (February 15, 2022) On February 25, the Premier issued a brief … Continue reading →

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Rigs in a Parlour: The Freedom Convoy and the Law of Private Nuisance

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Martin Olszynski

By: David V Wright and Martin Olszynski PDF Version: Rig in a Parlour: The Freedom Convoy and the Law of Private Nuisance Matter Commented On: Li v Barber et al, Court File No CV-22-00088514-00CP After more than a week of … Continue reading →

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Reviewing Regulations Post-Vavilov: Ecology Action Centre v Canada (Part II)

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Martin Olszynski

By: Mark Mancini and Martin Olszynski PDF Version: Reviewing Regulations Post-Vavilov: Ecology Action Centre v Canada (Part II) Case Commented On: Ecology Action Centre v Canada (Environment and Climate Change), 2021 FC 1367 (CanLII) This is the second post on … Continue reading →

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Are Regional (and other) Assessments pursuant to the Impact Assessment Act Justiciable? Ecology Action Centre v Canada (Part 1)

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski PDF Version: Are Regional (and other) Assessments pursuant to the Impact Assessment Act Justiciable? Ecology Action Centre v Canada (Part 1) Case Commented On: Ecology Action Centre v Canada (Environment and Climate Change), 2021 FC 1367 (CanLII) The … Continue reading →

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