Category Archives: Administrative Law

It’s Not Easy Being Mean

By: Michael Ilg Decision Commented On: Peterson v College of Psychologists of Ontario, 2023 ONSC 4685 (CanLII) PDF Version: It’s Not Easy Being Mean If there is anything worse than being seen as mean – as in saying words that … Continue reading

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Stores Block Meets Vavilov: The Status of Pre-Vavilov ABCA Decisions

By: Nigel Bankes Decision commented on: ATCO Electric Ltd v Alberta Utilities Commission, 2023 ABCA 129 (CanLII) PDF Version: Stores Block Meets Vavilov: The Status of Pre-Vavilov ABCA Decisions This case is an appeal of the ATCO Fort McMurray fire … Continue reading

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Judicial Review on the Vires of Subordinate Legislation: Full Vavilov, Partial Vavilov or No Vavilov?

By: Shaun Fluker Cases Commented On: Auer v Auer, 2022 ABCA 375 (CanLII) and TransAlta Generation Partnership v Alberta (Minister of Municipal Affairs), 2022 ABCA 381 (CanLII) PDF Version: Judicial Review on the Vires of Subordinate Legislation: Full Vavilov, Partial … Continue reading

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Red Flags with Bill 15 – Education (Reforming Teacher Profession Discipline) Amendment Act

By: Shaun Fluker Legislation Commented On: Bill 15  – Education (Reforming Teacher Profession Discipline) Amendment Act (30th Legislature, 3rd Session, Minister of Education) PDF Version: Red Flags with Bill 15 – Education (Reforming Teacher Profession Discipline) Amendment Act One day … Continue reading

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

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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