An application to add the Speaker of the Alberta Legislative Assembly to a judicial review application concerning a breach of ethics by one of the elected members of the Assembly is granted. Administrative law – Decisions reviewed – Ethics Commissioner – Jurisdiction – Judicial review – Applications – Freedom of information and protection of privacy ...
Appeal from judicial review of decision under Alberta Police Act and Police Service Regulation restricting employment because of “testamentary risk”. Administrative law – Decisions reviewed – Police Services Board – Appeals – O’Connor test – Judicial review – Standard of review – Reasonableness – Police – Professional misconduct or conduct unbecoming Edmonton Police Assn. v. ...
The Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench considers the applicable standard of review in the context of a judicial review under the Election Act, RSC 2000, Chapter E-1. The Court applies the standard of review and considers the reliance on “guidelines” developed to implement legislative requirements. Administrative law – Decisions reviewed – Government Officer – Judicial ...
A Workers’ Compensation policy on new evidence is within the specialized area of the decision-maker. Administrative law – Decisions reviewed – Workers Compensation Boards – Fresh evidence – Admissibility – Judicial review – Standard of review – Reasonableness – Limitations – Extension of time Gallant v. Alberta (Workers’ Compensation Board), [2017] A.J. No. 889, 2017 ABQB 520, Alberta ...
The applicant, Ms. Tran (the “Applicant”), sought judicial review of a decision of the Complaint Review Committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (the “College”) that dismissed the complaint against two physicians involved in the care of the Applicant’s mother. Administrative law – Decisions of administrative tribunals – College of Physicians and Surgeons – ...
An application for judicial review was struck because it was served outside the six-month limitation period. The court held it did not have jurisdiction to extend the deadline for service. Administrative Law – Appeals – Judicial Review – Jurisdiction – Limitations Baker v. Drouin, [2017] A.J. N o. 329, 2017 ABQB 204, Alberta Court of ...
City administrator’s decision to revoke taxi plate licences was upheld on the basis that there was no procedural unfairness, and that the decision to revoke the licences was itself fair. Administrative Law – Bias – Bylaws – Decisions reviewed – Judicial Review – Municipalities – Natural Justice – Permits and Licences – Procedural requirements and ...
The Applicant, Mr. Darren Blair, applied for judicial review of a decision of the Respondent, National Defence Canada. The Respondent had dismissed Mr. Blair from the Canadian Armed Forces on the basis he was Unsuitable for Further Service. Mr. Blair’s application for judicial review was dismissed. Administrative law – Decisions of administrative tribunals – Government ...
Appeal from decision of Council of Alberta Land Surveyors’ Association from finding surveyor engaged in unprofessional conduct for removing a survey monument contrary to the provisions of the Land Surveyor’s Act. Administrative law – Conduct unbecoming – Correctness – Council of the Alberta Land Surveyors’ Association – Decisions reviewed – Disciplinary proceedings – Judicial Review – ...
Appeal from decision under Alberta Human Rights Act that school discriminated against students by prohibiting them from performing prayer on campus. Administrative law – Compliance with legislation – Decisions of administrative tribunals – Discrimination – Duty to Accommodate – Failure to provide reasons – Human Rights Commission – Human rights complaints – Judicial Review – ...
