Category Archives: Constitutional

More Uncertainty on the Test for Discrimination under Human Rights Legislation

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: More Uncertainty on the Test for Discrimination under Human Rights Legislation Case commented on: Bish v Elk Valley Coal Corporation, 2013 ABQB 756 I have written previous posts on ABlawg critiquing the influence of section … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitutional, Human Rights, Labour/Employment | 3 Comments

Remembering Professor George Anastaplo

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Maureen Duffy

By: Maureen T. Duffy PDF Version: Remembering Professor George Anastaplo Since I have become a law professor, I often find myself remembering my own law school experiences, as comparisons are unavoidable. Because I teach Constitutional Law, I have been reminded … Continue reading →

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Alberta Government Considers Strategies to Address Bullying—Is Legislation the Answer?

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Linda McKay-Panos

By: Linda McKay-Panos PDF Version: Alberta Government Considers Strategies to Address Bullying—Is Legislation the Answer? Event commented on: Rocky Mountain Civil Liberties Association Discussion on Anti-bullying Legislation On January 30, 2014, the Rocky Mountain Civil Liberties Association (RMCLA) hosted a … Continue reading →

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Teaching Bedford: Reflections on the Supreme Court’s Most Recent Charter Decision

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Teaching Bedford: Reflections on the Supreme Court’s Most Recent Charter Decision Case Commented On: Canada (Attorney General) v Bedford, 2013 SCC 72 Much commentary has already been written on the Supreme Court’s decision in Bedford and … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitutional, Supreme Court of Canada | 4 Comments

Should Homelessness be an Analogous Ground? Clarifying the Multi-Variable Approach to Section 15 of the Charter

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Joshua Sealy-Harrington

By: Joshua Sealy-Harrington PDF Version: Should Homelessness be an Analogous Ground? Clarifying the Multi-Variable Approach to Section 15 of the Charter  Case Commented On: Tanudjaja v Canada (Attorney General), 2013 ONSC 5410 This post discusses a decision from the Ontario … Continue reading →

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