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CBA Administrative Law Section

CBA Administrative Law Section articles are published under the banner Intra Vires. Members interested in posting articles are encouraged to send them to the Section at: cbaadminlaw@cba.org.

 

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Administrative law in one sitting: A special contribution from Justice David Stratas

  • April 10, 2017
  • Jonathan Coady

In a valuable contribution to improve the accessibility and understanding of administrative law in Canada, Justice David Stratas from the Federal Court of Appeal has published a new summary of the law of judicial review. Over the course of more than 100 pages, Justice Stratas navigates the labyrinth that is administrative law with his usual humility and ease. The end result is an important resource for any student, lawyer, or judge working in this area.

Administrative Law

Outreach East: Networking in New Brunswick

  • September 14, 2015
  • Ellen C. Desmond

Ellen Desmond reports on a successful outreach educational section that took place in Moncton, N.B., with a focus on the impact that reforms have had on the independence of tribunals at the institutional and individual levels.

Administrative Law

Message from the Chair

  • September 14, 2015

Incoming Administrative Law Section Chair Karen Sinclair-Santos, Q.C., welcomes the new executive lineup and talks about what makes the Section one of the most active in the CBA, and what’s coming up for the Section in the next year.

Administrative Law

Evolution of advocacy explored at conference

  • March 11, 2014
  • Karen Sinclair-Santos

I had the privilege of helping to organize the 14th annual Administrative Law, Labour and Employment Law Conference held last November.

Administrative Law

Tribunals and constitutional law

  • March 02, 2014
  • Kirk Lambrecht, Q.C.

How are tribunals to act within the confines of powers conferred upon them, yet respect constitutional law?

Administrative Law