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Going Through the Motions to Trigger the Sovereignty Act: Another Paper Tiger?

By: Nigel Bankes and Martin Olszynski Matters Commented On: (1) Motion re the draft federal Clean Electricity Regulation, oral notice given, November 27, 2023, adopted by recorded vote on February 28, 2024, (2) Motion re proposed federal Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap Regulations, debated and adopted December 2, 2024 and (3) Proposed […]

Alberta’s Bills Targeting Gender Diverse Youth: Comparisons, Constitutional Issues, and Challenges  

By: Jennifer Koshan Commented On: Bills 26, 27, and 29 (Alberta, 31st Legislature, 1st Session)  PDF Version: Alberta’s Bills Targeting Gender Diverse Youth: Comparisons, Constitutional Issues, and Challenges On December 3, 2024, the Alberta Legislature passed Bills 26, 27, and 29. These Bills place restrictions on gender diverse youth in the areas of health care, […]

New Alberta Access to Information Law Part 2: More Obstacles to Seeking Government Records

By: Drew Yewchuk  Matter Commented On: Bill 34: Access to Information Act  PDF Version: New Alberta Access to Information Law Part 2: More Obstacles to Seeking Government Records This is my second post on Bill 34: Access to Information Act, a Bill that would replace the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, RSA 2000, c […]

Myths, Stereotypes, and Substantive Equality

By: Jennifer Koshan Case Commented On: R v Kruk, 2024 SCC 7 (CanLII) PDF Version: Myths, Stereotypes, and Substantive Equality Canada’s legal frameworks related to substantive equality and sexual assault law have led to a robust body of jurisprudence on myths and stereotypes about sexual violence. The Supreme Court of Canada first used the language […]

UCP Grievance and Culture-War Politics Enter Schools

By: Shaun Fluker and JD Students in the Public Interest Law Clinic Bill Commented On: Bill 27 Education Amendment Act, 2024, 1st Sess, 31st Leg, 2024 (passed second reading Nov 19) PDF Version: UCP Grievance and Culture-War Politics Enter Schools On October 31 the Minister of Education introduced Bill 27 into the Alberta Legislature with […]