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.

Coal Law and Policy, Part Four: The Regulation of Coal Exploration

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Nigel Bankes

By: Drew Yewchuk & Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Coal Law and Policy, Part Four: The Regulation of Coal Exploration Matter Commented On: Information Letter 2021-07 “Coal Policy Reinstatement” (February 8, 2021) and attached Ministerial Order 054/2021 This is the fourth instalment … Continue reading →

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Coal Law and Policy in Alberta, Part Three: Was the Public Rationale for Rescinding the Coal Policy Ever Convincing?

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Coal Law and Policy in Alberta, Part Three: Was the Public Rationale for Rescinding the Coal Policy Ever Convincing? Matter Commented On: Information Letter 2020-23, “Rescission of A Coal Development Policy for Alberta and new … Continue reading →

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Coal Law and Policy in Alberta, Part Two: The Rules for Acquiring Coal Rights and the Royalty Regime

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Coal Law and Policy in Alberta, Part Two: The Rules for Acquiring Coal Rights and the Royalty Regime Matters Commented On: Mines and Minerals Act, RSA 2000, c M-17; Coal Royalty Regulation, Alta Reg 295/1992 … Continue reading →

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What Are the Implications of Reinstating the 1976 Coal Development Policy?

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: What Are the Implications of Reinstating the 1976 Coal Development Policy? Matters Commented On: Alberta Energy Press Release, “Alberta’s 1976 Coal Policy Reinstated” (February 8, 2021); Information Letter 2021-07 “Coal Policy Reinstatement” (8 February 2021) … Continue reading →

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Coal Law and Policy in Alberta, Part One: the Coal Policy and Its Legal Status

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes  PDF Version: Coal Law and Policy in Alberta, Part One: the Coal Policy and Its Legal Status Issue Commented On: Revocation of the Coal Development Policy for Alberta (1976); Department of Energy, Information Letter 2020-23 “Rescission of A … Continue reading →

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