Category Archives: Constitutional

Order in the Court! The Use of Electronic Devices in Alberta Courts and Freedom of Expression

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Jennifer Koshan

PDF Version: Order in the Court! The Use of Electronic Devices in Alberta Courts and Freedom of Expression Policies commented on:  Policy on the Use of Electronic Devices in Courtrooms, Alberta Court of Appeal, October 28, 2013; Electronic and Wireless … Continue reading →

Posted in Access to Justice, Constitutional | 2 Comments

Constitutional Questions and the Alberta Energy Regulator

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Nigel Bankes

PDF Version: Constitutional Questions and the Alberta Energy Regulator Decisions commented on: (1) ERCB Letter Decision, April 18, 2013, re Fort McKay First Nation, Notice of Question of Constitutional Law; (2) ERCB Letter decision, May 23, 2013, reasons for decision … Continue reading →

Posted in Aboriginal, Administrative Law, Constitutional | 4 Comments

The Vriend Case 15 Years Later

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: The Vriend Case 15 Years Later Case and Legislation Commented On: Vriend v Alberta, [1998] 1 SCR 493; Alberta Human Rights Act, RSA 2000, c A-25.5 This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Supreme … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitutional, Human Rights | 4 Comments

Update on the Sage-grouse, the Separation of Powers and the Rule of (Ineffective Environmental) Law(s)

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Martin Olszynski

PDF Version: Update on the Sage-grouse, the Separation of Powers and the Rule of (Ineffective Environmental) Law(s) Cases Considered: Alberta Wilderness Association v Canada (Attorney General), 2013 FCA 190, Wildlands League and Federation of Ontario Naturalists v Ministry of Natural … Continue reading →

Posted in Administrative Law, Constitutional, Environmental, Protection of Species | 4 Comments

A Provincial Proposal That Affects All Canadians

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Maureen Duffy

PDF Version: A Provincial Proposal That Affects All Canadians Policy commented on: Proposed Quebec Charter of Values As evidenced by the entries on our Faculty ABlawg, the recent announcement of the proposed “charter” of “values” in Quebec has led to … Continue reading →

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