Category Archives: Constitutional

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 →

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The Next Shot in the Constitutional Debate Over Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Firearms Offences

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Erin Sheley

By: Erin Sheley PDF Version: The Next Shot in the Constitutional Debate Over Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Firearms Offences Case Commented On: R v Friesen, 2015 ABQB 717 The Court of Queen’s Bench has found a new constitutional limitation on … Continue reading →

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Protection for the Rights of Farm Workers Finally Proposed in Alberta

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Protection for the Rights of Farm Workers Finally Proposed in Alberta Legislation Commented On: Bill 6, Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act On November 17, 2015 the Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and … Continue reading →

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Is there Space for the Homeless in our City’s Parks? A Summary and Brief Commentary of Abbotsford (City) v Shantz

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Ola Malik

By: Ola Malik and Megan Van Huizen PDF Version: Is there Space for the Homeless in our City’s Parks? A Summary and Brief Commentary of Abbotsford (City) v Shantz Case Commented On: Abbotsford (City) v Shantz, 2015 BCSC 1909 The … Continue reading →

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Impaired Driving and Approved Screening Devices

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Shaun Fluker

By: Shaun Fluker, Elliot Holzman, and Ian Pillai PDF Version: Impaired Driving and Approved Screening Devices Case Commented On: Goodwin v British Columbia (Superintendent of Motor Vehicles), 2015 SCC 46; Wilson v British Columbia (Superintendent of Motor Vehicles), 2015 SCC … Continue reading →

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