Category Archives: Municipal Law

Peaks of Grassi Development in Canmore: Procedural Fairness and Municipal Bylaws?

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Shaun Fluker

By: Shaun Fluker PDF Version: Peaks of Grassi Development in Canmore: Procedural Fairness and Municipal Bylaws? Case Commented On: Gruman v Canmore (Town), 2018 ABQB 507 (CanLII) Municipal governance in the Town of Canmore is undoubtedly a challenging proposition. Canmore is … Continue reading →

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TMX v Burnaby: When Do Delays by a Municipal (or Provincial) Permitting Authority Trigger Paramountcy and Interjurisdictional Immunity?

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes and Martin Olszynski PDF Version: TMX v Burnaby: When Do Delays by a Municipal (or Provincial) Permitting Authority Trigger Paramountcy and Interjurisdictional Immunity? Decision Commented On: National Energy Board, Reasons for Decision (18 January 2018) in support of … Continue reading →

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Procedural Fairness in the Issuance of a Ministerial Order to Dismiss a Municipal Councilor under Section 574 of the Municipal Government Act

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Shaun Fluker

By: Shaun Fluker PDF Version: Procedural Fairness in the Issuance of a Ministerial Order to Dismiss a Municipal Councilor under Section 574 of the Municipal Government Act Case Commented On: Buryn v Alberta (Minister of Municipal Affairs), 2017 ABQB 613 (CanLII) … Continue reading →

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A Closer Look at Leave to Appeal Requirements Under the Municipal Government Act (Alberta)

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Shaun Fluker

By: Shaun Fluker PDF Version: A Closer Look at Leave to Appeal Requirements Under the Municipal Government Act (Alberta) Case Commented On: Arctos & Bird Management Ltd v Banff (Town), 2017 ABCA 300 (CanLII) This is a decision by Justice Barbara … Continue reading →

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Municipal Government Board Rules on Development Impacts to the G8 Legacy Wildlife Underpass in the Bow Valley

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Shaun Fluker

By: Shaun Fluker PDF Version: Municipal Government Board Rules on Development Impacts to the G8 Legacy Wildlife Underpass in the Bow Valley Case Commented On: Town of Canmore v M.D. of Bighorn No. 8, 2017 ABMGB 10 Say again? The Municipal … Continue reading →

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