Category Archives: International Law

Canada-Iran Relations: Sanctions, Diplomatic Relations, Booby-Traps and the Law

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Michael Nesbitt

By: Michael Nesbitt PDF Version: Canada-Iran Relations: Sanctions, Diplomatic Relations, Booby-Traps and the Law This week, it was reported that Canada’s Foreign Minister Stephane Dion and the Liberal government were considering lifting sanctions on Iran and re-establishing diplomatic relations between … Continue reading →

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The “Historic” Paris Climate Agreement: What It Means “At Home” for Canada and the Alberta Oil Sands

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Sharon Mascher

By: Sharon Mascher PDF Version: The “Historic” Paris Climate Agreement: What It Means “At Home” for Canada and the Alberta Oil Sands Matter Commented On: Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change On Saturday December 12, … Continue reading →

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ITLOS, The Enrica Lexie Incident and the Prescription of Provisional Measures: Saying That There is Urgency Does Not Make It So

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: ITLOS, The Enrica Lexie Incident and the Prescription of Provisional Measures: Saying That There is Urgency Does Not Make It So Decision Commented On: ITLOS, The Enrica Lexie Incident: Order in respect of request for … Continue reading →

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UN General Assembly Resolution to Develop a New Legally Binding Instrument on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Anna-Maria Hubert

By: Anna-Maria Hubert PDF Version: UN General Assembly Resolution to Develop a New Legally Binding Instrument on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction Matter Commented On: General Assembly Resolution – Development of … Continue reading →

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The Declaration Concerning the Prevention of Unregulated High Seas Fishing in the Central Arctic Ocean

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Seamus Ryder

By: Seamus Ryder PDF Version: The Declaration Concerning the Prevention of Unregulated High Seas Fishing in the Central Arctic Ocean Matter Commented On: The Declaration concerning the Prevention of Unregulated High Seas Fishing in the Central Arctic Ocean On 16 … Continue reading →

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