by David Phillip Jones, K.C.
Essential concepts in reviewing the nature and scope of judicial review1. What is the purpose of judicial review?2. Recognition of the sources of the courts’ authority to review decisions or actions by statutory delegates3. The distinction between grounds for review...
by David Phillip Jones, K.C.
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...
by David Phillip Jones, K.C.
In addition to the cases noted in my annual paper, the following very recent decisions also deserve comment: 1. Garneau Community League v. Edmonton (City)—Capilano (Round Two) 2. Barreau du Québec v. Quebec (Attorney General) Download the...
by David Phillip Jones, K.C.
In addition to the cases noted in Part I of my annual paper, the following very recent decision by the Supreme Court of Canada also deserves comment. Edmonton (City) v. Edmonton East (Capilano) Shopping Centres Limited 2016 SCC 47 On 4 November 2016, a sharply divided...