The past year has once again provided a number of interesting administrative law decisions which highlight the complexities encountered in judicial reviews and appeals. Cases involving standards of review and jurisdiction have been particularly plentiful, while a number of cases dealing with standing, procedural fairness, and the Charter are also worthy of note. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION

II. STANDARDS OF REVIEW

III. JURISDICTION

IV. PROCEDURAL FAIRNESS

VI. SOLICITOR-CLIENT AND OTHER LEGAL PRIVILEGES

VII. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW, THE CONSTITUTION AND THE CHARTER

VIII. A MISCELLANY OF OTHER DEVELOPMENTS

IX. CONCLUSION