Category Archives: Administrative Law

Procedural Fairness When Challenging Timeline Extensions for Freedom of Information Requests

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: Procedural Fairness When Challenging Timeline Extensions for Freedom of Information Requests Decision Commented On: Blades v Alberta (Information and Privacy Commissioner), 2021 ABQB 725 (CanLII) The recent decision in Blades v Alberta (Information and Privacy Commissioner), … Continue reading →

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Stakeholders Expected Consultation on the Coal Policy Rescission: Was There a Legal Duty?

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Aimee Huntington

By: Aimee Huntington, Niall Fink & Peter Shyba  PDF Version: Stakeholders Expected Consultation on the Coal Policy Rescission: Was There a Legal Duty? Cases Commented On: Blades et al v Alberta; TransAlta Generation Partnership v Regina, 2021 ABQB 37 (CanLII) … Continue reading →

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The Standard of Review and the Duty to Consult and Accommodate Indigenous Peoples: What is the Impact of Vavilov? Part 2

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Howard Kislowicz

By: Howard Kislowicz and Robert Hamilton  PDF Version: The Standard of Review and the Duty to Consult and Accommodate Indigenous Peoples: What is the Impact of Vavilov? Part 2 Case Commented On: Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) v Vavilov, … Continue reading →

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The Standard of Review and the Duty to Consult and Accommodate Indigenous Peoples: What is the Impact of Vavilov? Part 1

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Howard Kislowicz

By: Howard Kislowicz and Robert Hamilton PDF Version:  The Standard of Review and the Duty to Consult and Accommodate Indigenous Peoples: What is the Impact of Vavilov? Part 1 Case Commented On: Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) v Vavilov, … Continue reading →

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Court Confirms that Offshore Board Cannot Extend a Licence Term by Issuing a Replacement Licence

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes  PDF Version: Court Confirms that Offshore Board Cannot Extend a Licence Term by Issuing a Replacement Licence Case commented on: David Suzuki Foundation v Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, 2020 NLSC 94 (CanLII). This decision involves … Continue reading →

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