Category Archives: Ethics and the Legal Profession
You Shall Not Pass Go: The End of Monopoly (and Self-Governance) for BC Lawyers
By: Michael Ilg Matter Commented On: Bill 21– 2024, Legal Professions Act, 5th Session, 42nd Parliament (2024) PDF Version: You Shall Not Pass Go: The End of Monopoly (and Self-Governance) for BC Lawyers What is the difference between a dairy … Continue reading
Commissioner Trussler Should Recommend Sanctions Against Premier Smith
By: Nigel Bankes and Jennifer Koshan Matter Commented On: Conflicts of Interest Act, RSA 2000, c C-23 and the Report on Allegations involving Premier Danielle Smith PDF Version: Commissioner Trussler Should Recommend Sanctions Against Premier Smith In her report of … Continue reading
Ethics Commissioner Confirms that Premier Danielle Smith Breached the Conflicts of Interest Act – and a Fundamental Principle of Our Democracy
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
A Comment on Bill 14, The Provincial Court (Sexual Awareness Training) Amendment Act, 2022
By: Jennifer Koshan Bill Commented On: Bill 14, the Provincial Court (Sexual Awareness Training) Amendment Act, 30th Legislature, 3rd Session (Alberta, 2022) PDF Version: A Comment on Bill 14, The Provincial Court (Sexual Awareness Training) Amendment Act, 2022 On March … Continue reading
R v Boudreau: Senior Crown Recused Due to Hostility, “Animus” Toward Accused
By: Amy Matychuk PDF Version: R v Boudreau: Senior Crown Recused Due to Hostility, “Animus” Toward Accused? Case Commented On: R v Boudreau, 2021 ABPC 175 (CanLII) In R v Boudreau, 2021 ABPC 175 (CanLII), Judge F. K. MacDonald for the … Continue reading
