Category Archives: Intervenors and Standing

The problem of Locus Standi at the Energy Resources Conservation Board: Leave to appeal granted in Kelly #2

PDF version: The problem of Locus Standi at the Energy Resources Conservation Board: Leave to appeal granted in Kelly #2  Case Considered: Kelly v. Alberta (Energy Resources Conservation Board), 2010 ABCA 307 On October 15, 2010 the Court of Appeal … Continue reading

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Lucy the Elephant v. Edmonton (City)

PDF version: Lucy the Elephant v. Edmonton (City)  Case considered: Reece v. Edmonton (City), 2010 ABQB 538 Lucy is a 34 year old elephant who lives in the Edmonton Valley Zoo. In recent years Lucy has attracted significant media and … Continue reading

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The Issues and Challenges with Public Participation in Energy and Natural Resources Development in Alberta

PDF version: The Issues and Challenges with Public Participation in Energy and Natural Resources Development in Alberta  Introduction Public participation is a key feature of energy and natural resources development in Alberta. The provincial government often expresses its desire for … Continue reading

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Still More Questions about Standing before the ERCB

PDF version: Still More Questions about Standing before the ERCB  Case Considered: Prince v. Alberta (Energy Resources Conservation Board), 2010 ABCA 214 Leave to appeal applications from standing decisions of the Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) continue to be heard almost, … Continue reading

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Lawyer, Not Intervenor

Case considered: R. v. B.P., 2010 ABQB 204 PDF version: Lawyer, Not Intervenor In R. v. B.P., 2010 ABQB 204, Madam Justice Strekaf denied intervenor status to the former lawyer for the appellant accused. The accused had entered a plea … Continue reading

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