Category Archives: Supreme Court of Canada

Dunsmuir: Much Ado about Nothing

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Shaun Fluker

Cases Considered: Dunsmuir v. New Brunswick, 2008 SCC 9 PDF Version:  Dunsmuir: Much Ado about Nothing The majority judgment in Dunsmuir, written by Justices Bastarache and Lebel JJ. (writing also for Fish, Abella, and McLachlin JJ.), begins by setting out … Continue reading →

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Dunsmuir v. New Brunswick: Standards of Review and Employment Contracts

Posted on April 28, 2008 by David Corry

Cases Considered: Dunsmuir v. New Brunswick, 2008 SCC 9 PDF Version: Dunsmuir v. New Brunswick: Standards of Review and Employment Contracts Dunsmuir was employed by the Province of New Brunswick as an office holder “at pleasure”. His probationary period was … Continue reading →

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The Metaphysical Court: Dunsmuir v. New Brunswick and the Standard of Review

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Alice Woolley

Cases Considered: Dunsmuir v. New Brunswick, 2008 SCC 9 PDF Version: The Metaphysical Court: Dunsmuir v. New Brunswick and the Standard of Review Introduction The standard used by courts to review administrative decision-making is of central importance to energy and … Continue reading →

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The Death of Constitutional Exemptions? Alberta RCMP Officer Sentenced to Mandatory Four Years for Manslaughter with a Firearm

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered: R. v. Ferguson, 2008 SCC 6 PDF Version: The Death of Constitutional Exemptions? Alberta RCMP Officer Sentenced to Mandatory Four Years for Manslaughter with a Firearm The death of 23 year old Darren Varley in the custody of … Continue reading →

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