Author Archives: Theresa Yurkewich

About Theresa Yurkewich

Theresa Yurkewich holds a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) from The University of Western Ontario, as well as a Juris Doctor from the University of Calgary. She is currently a junior associate practicing primarily in civil litigation, and enjoys writing on topics of criminal, regulatory, and public law.

Shades of Grey in the Ride-Sharing World

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Theresa Yurkewich

By: Theresa Yurkewich PDF Version: Shades of Grey in the Ride-Sharing World The past few months have seen a hubbub of debate surrounding Uber, the taxi industry, and whether ride-sharing services are presently incorporated under municipal bylaws, and if not, … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Law | Comments Off on Shades of Grey in the Ride-Sharing World

Catch Me If You Can

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Theresa Yurkewich

By: Theresa Yurkewich PDF Version: Catch Me If You Can Case Commented On: R v Sandhu, 2015 ABQB 827 Mr. Sandhu, the respondent and an Uber driver, was charged with operating a business without a license (City of Edmonton, Bylaw … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Law | Comments Off on Catch Me If You Can

Adieu à la Langue Française

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Theresa Yurkewich

By: Theresa Yurkewich PDF Version: Adieu à la Langue Française Case Commented On: Caron v Alberta, 2015 SCC 56 Introduction Gilles Caron and Pierre Boutet, the appellants, were charged with traffic offences under section 34(2) of the Use of Highway … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitutional, Supreme Court of Canada | Comments Off on Adieu à la Langue Française

Everything Must Go!!!

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Theresa Yurkewich

By: Theresa Yurkewich PDF Version: Everything Must Go!!! Case Commented On: Edmonton (City) v Peter, 2015 ABQB 635 It began with an ordinary accumulation of garbage bags. Next, a giant “Yard Sale” sign followed, made on cloth and propped up … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Law | Comments Off on Everything Must Go!!!

Uber Lives to Ride Another Day

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Theresa Yurkewich

By: Theresa Yurkewich PDF Version: Uber Lives to Ride Another Day Case Commented On: Edmonton (City) v Uber Canada Inc., 2015 ABQB 214 As a result of Uber’s activation in Edmonton, the City of Edmonton brought an application for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Law | 1 Comment