Category Archives: Constitutional

British Columbia Supreme Court Releases Reference Decision on Polygamy – One Alberta Connection

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Linda McKay-Panos

By: Linda McKay-Panos PDF Version: British Columbia Supreme Court Releases Reference Decision on Polygamy – One Alberta Connection Case Commented On: Reference re: Section 293 of the Criminal Code of Canada, 2011 BCSC 1588 In 2005, Brian Seaman, Melissa Luhtanen … Continue reading →

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Senate Reform on the Horizon: Does the Parliament of Canada have the power to unilaterally change the terms and selection method of Senators?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Alastair MacKinnon

PDF version: Senate Reform on the Horizon: Does the Parliament of Canada have the power to unilaterally change the terms and selection method of Senators?  Legislation considered: Bill C-7, An Act respecting the selection of senators and amending the Constitution … Continue reading →

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Non-Biological Father from Separated Same-Sex Couple Declared a Legal Parent

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Melissa Luhtanen

By: Melissa Luhtanen PDF Version: Non-biological Father from Separated Same-Sex Couple Declared a Legal Parent  Case Commented On: D.W.H. v D.J.R., 2011 ABQB 608 Background Mr. H. and Mr. R. lived together as partners and planned to have a baby … Continue reading →

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“The proof of the pudding is in the eating” that litigation is not the best way to quantify interim costs.

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Jennifer Koshan

PDF version: “The proof of the pudding is in the eating” that litigation is not the best way to quantify interim costs. Case considered: R v Caron, 2011 ABCA 385 Gilles Caron has been a very present figure before the … Continue reading →

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The Repeal of the Long Gun Registry: A Violation of the Federal Government’s Obligations Concerning Violence Against Women?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: The Repeal of the Long Gun Registry: A Violation of the Federal Government’s Obligations Concerning Violence Against Women? Legislation considered: Bill C-19, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act (“Ending the … Continue reading →

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