Category Archives: Law Reform

Submission to Justice Canada on the Criminalization of Coercive Control

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Janet Mosher

By: Janet Mosher, Shushanna Harris, Jennifer Koshan, and Wanda Wiegers Bill Commented On: Bill C-332, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct), First Session, Forty-fourth Parliament (2023) PDF Version: Submission to Justice Canada on the Criminalization … Continue reading →

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EIA Law Class Recommendations for Reforming Provincial Environmental Assessment

Posted on October 12, 2023 by David V Wright

By: David V. Wright and the EIA Law Class Matter Considered: Nova Scotia Environmental Assessment (EA) Modernization initiative and other existing and future initiatives to reform provincial assessment regimes PDF Version: EIA Law Class Recommendations for Reforming Provincial Environmental Assessment … Continue reading →

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The Amendments to Bill 1

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski and Nigel Bankes Matter commented on: The Government Amendments to Bill 1, Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act PDF Version: The Amendments to Bill 1 As anticipated at the time that we posted our original critique … Continue reading →

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Running Afoul the Separation, Division, and Delegation of Powers: The Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski and Nigel Bankes Legislation Commented on: Bill 1 – Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act  PDF Version: Running Afoul the Separation, Division, and Delegation of Powers: The Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act On Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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What’s the Matter with the Dower Act? How Law Reform Can Help with Everyday Legal Problems

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Laura Buckingham

By: Laura Buckingham PDF Version: What’s the Matter with the Dower Act? How Law Reform Can Help with Everyday Legal Problems Reports Commented On: Alberta Law Reform Institute, Dower Act: Consent to Disposition, Report for Discussion 36; Alberta Law Reform Institute, … Continue reading →

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