Category Archives: Constitutional

Webber Academy II: Balancing Religious Discrimination and Freedom from Religion in the Provision of Educational Services

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Howard Kislowicz

By: Howard Kislowicz and Jennifer Koshan Case Commented On: Webber Academy Foundation v Alberta (Human Rights Commission), 2023 ABCA 194 (CanLII) (Webber Academy II) PDF Version: Webber Academy II: Balancing Religious Discrimination and Freedom from Religion in the Provision of … Continue reading →

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Ethics Commissioner Confirms that Premier Danielle Smith Breached the Conflicts of Interest Act – and a Fundamental Principle of Our Democracy

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes, Jennifer Koshan, and Martin Olszynski Matter commented on: Office of the Ethics Commissioner, Report of Findings and Recommendations into allegations involving Hon. Danielle Smith, Member for Brooks-Medicine Hat, Premier of Alberta, May 17, 2023 PDF Version: Ethics … Continue reading →

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Premier Danielle Smith and the (Non) Observance of Constitutional Conventions

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes and Jennifer Koshan Matter Commented On: Premier Smith’s interactions with the Department of Justice in the matter of Artur Pawlowski PDF Version: Premier Danielle Smith and the (Non) Observance of Constitutional Conventions For the past several weeks, … Continue reading →

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The Amendments to Bill 1

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski and Nigel Bankes Matter commented on: The Government Amendments to Bill 1, Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act PDF Version: The Amendments to Bill 1 As anticipated at the time that we posted our original critique … Continue reading →

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Running Afoul the Separation, Division, and Delegation of Powers: The Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski and Nigel Bankes Legislation Commented on: Bill 1 – Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act  PDF Version: Running Afoul the Separation, Division, and Delegation of Powers: The Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act On Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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