Category Archives: Constitutional

Supreme Court of Canada grants Leave to Appeal in Daniels

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Admin

Case commented on: Harry Daniels et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen as represented by The Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development et al, 2013 FC 6, varied 2014 FCA 101; leave granted November 20, 2014 (SCC) (35945) Yesterday … Continue reading →

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The Uncertain Status of the Doctrine of Interjurisdictional Immunity on Reserve Lands

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes and Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: The Uncertain Status of the Doctrine of Interjurisdictional Immunity on Reserve Lands Case Commented On: Sechelt Indian Band v. British Columbia (Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act, Dispute Resolution Officer), 2013 BCCA 262, … Continue reading →

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The Charter Issue(s) in Ernst: Awaiting Another Day

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: The Charter Issue(s) in Ernst: Awaiting Another Day Case Commented On: Ernst v Alberta (Energy Resources Conservation Board), 2014 ABCA 285 My colleagues Martin Olszynski and Shaun Fluker have posted comments on the Alberta Court … Continue reading →

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The Debate over the Charter’s Reach Continues: A Question Regarding Free Expression at Airports

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Sarah Burton

By: Sarah Burton PDF Version: The Debate over the Charter’s Reach Continues: A Question Regarding Free Expression at Airports Case Commented On: The Calgary Airport Authority v Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform, 2014 ABQB 493 In The Calgary Airport Authority … Continue reading →

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Federal Court to Syncrude: Climate Change is a Real, Measured Evil, Whose Harm has been Well Documented

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski PDF Version: Federal Court to Syncrude: Climate Change is a Real, Measured Evil, Whose Harm has been Well Documented Case Commented On: Syncrude Canada Ltd. v Attorney General of Canada, 2014 FC 776 “The fall term in … Continue reading →

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