Category Archives: Administrative Law

Giving deference to the adequacy of reasons

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: Giving deference to the adequacy of reasons Case considered: Newfoundland and Labrador Nurses’ Union v Newfoundland and Labrador (Treasury Board), 2011 SCC 62 Earlier this month the Supreme Court of Canada issued its decision in Newfoundland and Labrador … Continue reading →

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The Elephant in the Courtroom

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: The Elephant in the Courtroom Case Considered: Reece v Edmonton (City), 2011 ABCA 238 In March 2011 the Court of Appeal heard an appeal by Zoocheck Canada, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, and Tove Reece (collectively … Continue reading →

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A single window for the permitting of energy projects in Alberta: who will look out for the chickens?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: A single window for the permitting of energy projects in Alberta: who will look out for the chickens?  Report commented on: Enhancing Assurance: Developing an integrated energy resources regulator, a discussion document, May 2011 In a discussion paper … Continue reading →

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Giving legal effect to the designation of the Grizzly Bear as an endangered species under the Wildlife Act (Alberta)

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: Giving legal effect to the designation of the Grizzly Bear as an endangered species under the Wildlife Act (Alberta)  Decision considered: Shell Canada – Application for licenses in the Waterton Field, 2011 ABERCB 007 In March 2008 the … Continue reading →

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Access to Justice and Human Rights Cases

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Linda McKay-Panos

PDF version: Access to Justice and Human Rights Cases  Case Considered: McClary v Geophysical Services Inc., 2011 ABQB 112 Not being able to afford legal representation occurs quite frequently in civil and criminal legal cases. Some individuals choose to self-represent-either … Continue reading →

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