Author Archives: Shaun Fluker

About Shaun Fluker

B.Comm. (Alberta), LL.B. (Victoria), LL.M. (Calgary). Associate Professor. Please click here for more information.

Governance and Accountability: Preconditions for Committing Public Funds to Orphan Wells and Facilities and Inactive Wells

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Shaun Fluker

By: Nigel Bankes, Shaun Fluker, Martin Olszynski and Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: Governance and Accountability: Preconditions for Committing Public Funds to Orphan Wells and Facilities and Inactive Wells Announcement commented on: Department of Finance Canada, Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 and the Exercise of Legislative Power by the Executive

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Shaun Fluker

By: Shaun Fluker PDF Version: COVID-19 and the Exercise of Legislative Power by the Executive Legislation Commented On: Regulations Act, RSA 2000, c R-14 and Public Health Orders issued in relation to COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has become a rare … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 and the Suspension of Energy Reporting and Well Suspension Requirements in Alberta

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Shaun Fluker

By: Shaun Fluker PDF Version: COVID-19 and the Suspension of Energy Reporting and Well Suspension Requirements in Alberta Order Commented On: Ministerial Order 219/2020 (Energy) Section 52.1 of the Public Health Act, RSA 2000, c P-37 provides a minister with … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 and Retroactive Law-Making in the Public Health (Emergency Powers) Amendment Act (Alberta)

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Shaun Fluker

By: Shaun Fluker PDF Version: COVID-19 and Retroactive Law-Making in the Public Health (Emergency Powers) Amendment Act (Alberta) Legislation Commented On: Public Health (Emergency Powers) Amendment Act, SA 2020 c 5 On April 2, Alberta amended provisions governing emergency powers … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 and the Suspension of Routine Environmental Reporting in Alberta

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Shaun Fluker

By: Shaun Fluker PDF Version: COVID-19 and the Suspension of Routine Environmental Reporting in Alberta Orders Commented On: Ministerial Orders 15/2020, 16/2020, 17/2020 (Environment and Parks) Section 52.1 of the Public Health Act, RSA 2000, c P-37 provides a minister … Continue reading →

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