Author Archives: Nigel Bankes

About Nigel Bankes

Nigel Bankes is emeritus professor of law at the University of Calgary. Prior to his retirement in June 2021 Nigel held the chair in natural resources law in the Faculty of Law.

The Sad State of Regional Land Use Planning in Alberta

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Nigel Bankes

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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The Regulation of District Energy Systems in Alberta: Part 3

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: The Regulation of District Energy Systems in Alberta: Part 3 Decision Commented On: AUC Decision 26717-D01-2022, Calgary District Heating Inc. Exemption from Provisions of the Public Utilities Act, March 2, 2022 As the title indicates, this … 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 Nigel Bankes

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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Province of Alberta Issues a Request for Full Project Proposals For Carbon Sequestration Hubs

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Province of Alberta Issues a Request for Full Project Proposals For Carbon Sequestration Hubs Document Commented On: Request for Full Project Proposals For Carbon Sequestration Hubs, December 2, 2021 Following an earlier announcement (Information Letter 2021-19) … Continue reading →

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Province Issues Request for Expressions of Interest for Carbon Sequestration Hub Proposals

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Province Issues Request for Expressions of Interest for Carbon Sequestration Hub Proposals Documents Commented On: Request for Expressions of Interest for Carbon Sequestration Hub Proposals, September 9, 2021 and Carbon Sequestration Tenure Management In early May … Continue reading →

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