Category Archives: Administrative Law

What is the applicable standard of review in assessing the adequacy of reasons?

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: What is the applicable standard of review in assessing the adequacy of reasons?  Case considered: Calgary (City) v Alberta (Municipal Government Board), 2010 ABQB 719 This decision concerns an appeal by the City of Calgary from an order … Continue reading →

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The Energy Resources Conservation Board proposes to repeal provincial legislation

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Nigel Bankes

Proposal commented on: ERCB Bulletin 2010 – 42, Invitation for Feedback on Draft Legislative Amendments for Removing Industrial Development Permits for Energy Resource Use Yes. That’s right. In Bulletin 2010-42 issued on December 2, 2010 the ERCB announced that it … Continue reading →

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The Supreme Court of Canada clarifies the role of administrative tribunals in discharging the duty to consult

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: The Supreme Court of Canada clarifies the role of administrative tribunals in discharging the duty to consult  Case considered: Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. v. Carrier Sekani Tribal Council, 2010 SCC 43 In the 1950s British Columbia authorized Alcan … Continue reading →

Posted in Aboriginal, Administrative Law, Energy | 5 Comments

Public Rights Trump Private Privilege

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Alice Woolley

PDF version: Public Rights Trump Private Privilege   Case considered: J.O. v. Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School, 2010 ABQB 559 In December 2006 the Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School expelled J.O. based on allegations that she had been seen having sex with her boyfriend in the women’s … Continue reading →

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Lucy the Elephant v. Edmonton (City)

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: Lucy the Elephant v. Edmonton (City)  Case considered: Reece v. Edmonton (City), 2010 ABQB 538 Lucy is a 34 year old elephant who lives in the Edmonton Valley Zoo. In recent years Lucy has attracted significant media and … Continue reading →

Posted in Administrative Law, Environmental, Intervenors and Standing | 2 Comments