Category Archives: Human Rights
A Superior Court’s Inherent Jurisdiction to Infringe the Charter Right to a Jury Trial?
By: Admin PDF Version: A Superior Court’s Inherent Jurisdiction to Infringe the Charter Right to a Jury Trial? Case Commented On: R v Boisjoli, 2018 ABQB 410 (CanLII) The decision of Justice Eldon J. Simpson in R v Boisjoli is … Continue reading
The Balance of Confidentiality
By: Anoushka Pamela Gandy PDF Version: The Balance of Confidentiality Case Commented On: Campbell v Alberta (Chief Electoral Officer), 2018 ABQB 248 Campbell involves an appeal from a decision of the Chief Electoral Officer of Alberta to sanction Jarrett Campbell … Continue reading
ABCA Agrees that Long Term Disability Plan was Bona Fide
By: Linda McKay-Panos PDF Version: ABCA Agrees that Long Term Disability Plan was Bona Fide Case Commented On: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 1007 v Epcor Utilities Inc., 2017 ABCA 314 (CanLII) In two earlier rather complex decisions (Epcor … Continue reading
Age Discrimination and Ameliorative Program Protections to be Broadened Under Alberta Human Rights Act
By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Age Discrimination and Ameliorative Program Protections to be Broadened Under Alberta Human Rights Act Legislation Commented On: Bill 23, An Act to Amend the Alberta Human Rights Act On November 1, 2017, Bill 23, An Act … Continue reading
Buterman’s Appeal on the Issue of Settlements Dismissed: Was that Reasonable?
By: Linda McKay-Panos PDF Version: Buterman’s Appeal on the Issue of Settlements Dismissed: Was that Reasonable? Cases Commented On: Buterman v St. Albert Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 734, 2017 ABCA 196 (CanLII) (Buterman, ABCA); Buterman v Board of Trustees … Continue reading
