Tag Archives: Supreme Court of Canada

Protecting the Environment: There has to be a better way

Posted on October 16, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

In 2019 the federal government enacted the Impact Assessment Act which regulated “designated projects” (think: oil sands, mining and other major projects within provincial boundaries). The Kenney government tagged it the “No More Pipelines Act” and brought a reference case … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Danielle Smith, Energy & Natural Resources, Environment, Law, Politics and Government | Tagged , , , , | 33 Comments

Mr Kenney Responds to the Supreme Court of Canada

Posted on March 28, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

“Parliament acted within its jurisdiction.” – Supreme Court of Canada Reference re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act On Mar 25 Premier Kenney issued a statement followed by a press conference to respond to the Supreme Court of Canada’s (SCC) ruling … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Crime and Justice, Energy & Natural Resources, Law, Politics and Government | Tagged , , , | 69 Comments

Physician Assisted Dying: How the SCC got there

Posted on June 9, 2016 by susanonthesoapbox

It’s a paradox. Your right to die is an affirmation of your right to live. In a unanimous decision of astonishing clarity the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decided that the Criminal Code prohibition on physician-assisted dying violates your Charter … Continue reading →

Posted in General Health Care, Law | Tagged , , | 12 Comments

Justice Abella a.k.a. Rock Star

Posted on March 6, 2016 by susanonthesoapbox

Rosalie Silberman never wanted to be a judge. But the phone kept ringing. Would she like to be a Family Court judge? She was 29 and pregnant but sure, why not.  How about heading up the Royal Commission on Women’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Law, Lectures, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 26 Comments

A Gift from Chief Justice McLachlin: The Tsilhqot’in Decision on Aboriginal Rights*

Posted on June 29, 2014 by susanonthesoapbox

On June 26, 2014, in a unanimous decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin gave the First Nations (and the rest of Canada) a treasure map. It wasn’t a crumpled piece of paper covered with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Justice, Energy & Natural Resources, Environment, Politics and Government | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Running with Scissors: Another AHS CEO Bites the Dust

Posted on November 17, 2013 by susanonthesoapbox

It’s like running with scissors.  It’s only a matter of time before someone gets hurt. On Oct 17, 2013, Duncan Campbell took over as interim CEO of Alberta Health Services, replacing Dr Chris Eagle who abruptly resigned with two years … Continue reading →

Posted in Alberta Health Care, Politics and Government | Tagged , , , , , | 19 Comments