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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The most disappointing thing for me about the Sask CAs recent climate change case is the way in which it completely blows off the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice and indeed the relevance of any international norms. Dykstra 2026 SKCA 99, 63 - 66 #cdnpoli #sakpoli 1/2

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

John A. The father of Nunavut and therefore also a father of our Confederation. He deserves better than this. I had the immense privilege and unforegetable experience of working with John A on the Nunavut project. #cdnpoli

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Jonnette Watson Hamilton @jwatsonhamilton.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

An excellent idea! Why should we subsidize foreign owned data centers for any length of time by allowing them to draw on our grid? AI billionaires paying before they play with their latest must-haves is the very least they can do.

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Nixon: war in the middle east is such a wonderful thing. Smith: maybe I should head down to Mar a Lago and cozy up. #cdnpoli #abpoli

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I am all for the PMs decision to withdraw from negotiations with the Trump administration. And I condemn Ms Smith's appeasement. At the sme time I fervently hope that Premier Ford will just zip it. There is no value in trying to match Trump's expletives - even if we could. #abpoli #cdnpoli

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Here’s my take for @ablawg.bsky.social on the AUC’s recent Olds Synapse decision. One of the things I comment on is an apparent change of tack on the part of the AUC in relation to a proponent’s obligation to complete its federal initial project description under the IAA. #abpoli #cdnpoli #ableg

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Jared Wesley: "The central question facing Albertans this October is not simply whether Alberta should become a country. It is what kind of country they are being asked to create." #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli

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Emily Kidd White @emilykiddwhite.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

"...no institution has faced public consequences for ordering forceful removals, violating Charter rights, or taking disciplinary action against students and community demonstrators."

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Jennifer Koshan @jenniferkoshan.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

An important post by colleague Gideon Christian on how lack of care with digital evidence can lead to wrongful convictions.

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Jonnette Watson Hamilton @jwatsonhamilton.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Exactly right. Despicable UPC move. Not only cutting the already below-the-poverty-line income support, but also setting up a two-tier system that includes surveillance and threats.

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The Elders. #cdnpoli theelders.org/news/palesti...

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Jonnette Watson Hamilton @jwatsonhamilton.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Apparently Transport Minister Dreeshen (yeah, that guy) says "he wants to hear from Albertans if bike lanes are creating traffic congestion, hurting businesses or prolonging emergency response times." That's what he wants to hear, but I have other complaints to register on the new complaint line.

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Jennifer Koshan @jenniferkoshan.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

This @ablawg.bsky.social post is the first in a series of 4 on Bill C22 by our transdisciplinary cybersecurity research team here at @ucalgary.bsky.social. It serves as an accessible primer on the Bill and introduces the critiques of its proposed lawful access regime

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

TMX claims to have reached a settlement agreement with 7 out the 8 current firm shippers on its line. It has filed that agreement with the CER for its approval. The agreement, if approved, will set the tolls on the line for the next 15 – 20 years. But here’s the snag. 1/

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Bruce B Ryder @bbryder.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Useful primer from Justine Hunter on the evolution of the law on Aboriginal title from Calder to Cowichan Tribes CanLII.ca/t/kdq92, with comments from @roberthamilton.bsky.social of @ucalgary.bsky.social and Kent McNeil of @osgoodenews.bsky.social

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

And how much does it cost the GoA to process each application? #ableg #abpoli

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ABlawg UCalgary @ablawg.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

New Post: When is a Citizen Initiative Petition a Dead Parrot? ablawg.ca/2026/05/21...

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Perhaps Alberta's auditor general can advise as to the processing costs of granting eligible Albertan's a $100 grant. And why does the means test start at $225,000 !!!! per household? Maximum voter coverage (bribery). Minimal payment. #abpoli #ableg www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...

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Putting energy revenues back in your pocket

Alberta’s government is launching the Alberta Energy Rebate, turning energy revenues into money directly in Albertans’ pockets.

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Amanda Hu @amandalhu.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Me living in Alberta: I wonder if there’s a way those of us who really don’t need an extra $100 can pool and reallocate that money to folks on AISH so they can have enough money to live oh no I’m describing taxes and disability assistance ahhhh

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Jonnette Watson Hamilton @jwatsonhamilton.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The Alberta Energy Rebate available July 1 is $100 for the 3.4M adult Albertans w/ household incomes under $225,000/yr. Also on July 1, ~50,000 adult Albertans on Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped will be transferred to a program paying max $1740/mth or $20,880/yr, down from $23,280/yr.

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

The Court of Appeal confirms that you can't run a bitcoin mining operation on the basis of a surface lease or right of entry order. #ableg #abpoli

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Jennifer Koshan @jenniferkoshan.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Great to see our law dean Laura Spitz @ucalgary.bsky.social on the advisory panel for the #SCC appointment process to replace Justice Sheilah Martin. Some of us knew her as Dean Martin, so this seems like a full circle moment.

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

This post examines Justice Leonard’s ACFN decision quashing Sylvestre’s petition for a secession referendum. Meanwhile we wait to hear what the master puppeteer herself will have to say about a secession referendum this evening following yesterday’s SNAFU committee meeting. #abpoli #cdnpoli

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I've posted this before, but separatists and their fellow travellers (looking at you Ms Smith) might take a look at Justice Leonard's bio before doubting her independence or her commitmemt to democracy. #abpoli #cdnpoli Source: www.canada.ca/en/departmen...

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

And one of the winning arguments (to the effect that the petition was a dead petition (killed by Justice Feasby) that could not be revived by the transition provisions of Bill 14) was an administrative law argument that didn't need a First Nation applicant. But none of us stepped up. #abpoli

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Jonnette Watson Hamilton @jwatsonhamilton.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

About problems with the diversity in limitations legislation across Canada in exempting claims of gender-based violence from the usual statutory barriers.

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Jennifer Koshan @jenniferkoshan.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Shaun Fluker predicted this on @ablawg.bsky.social, a must-read on the electoral commission report. A reminder that democratic rights under s 3 of the Charter are not subject to the notwithstanding clause. This is one instance where the UCP cannot try to avoid the courts. ablawg.ca/2026/04/13/t...

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The Minority Report on Electoral Districts: Will the Law Protect Alberta from UCP Gerrymandering? – ABLawg

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Timothy Snyder joins the discussion. #abpoli #cdnpoli The president speaks genocide open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...

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The president speaks genocide

The words, the law, the future

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

A classic example of a bit-by-bit project in which the individual bits may not trigger an assessment but taken together the cumulative effects will be significant. The "master plan" for Wonder Vally is massive; see Jody MacPherson's coverage jodymacpherson.substack.com/p/wonder-val... #ableg #abpoli

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Wonder Valley Watch: Inside the Calgary Petroleum Club to hear more of the origin story

Through the 'rose-coloured' looking glass, with trees, deer, and even moose doing their part

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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Even as he was dying Stephen Lewis stood up for justice and the belief in a better world. A model to us all.

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Kathleen Ganley @kathleenganley.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Today in QP the Premier said she’s protecting teachers from violence in schools by removing the word welcoming. Because that is definitely the problem, not the overcrowded classrooms or lack if supports. They’re too welcoming. #ableg

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True Oak @trueoak.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Captures my sentiments about the #UCP #ABpoli #UCPcorruption

Text message:
Hi from United Conservative Caucus
Were you aware government is building 160+ schools, funding 476 complexity teams, adding 3,000 teachers & 1,500 EAs?
Yes/No

Response:
l am aware that the UCP is the most corrupt government this province has ever seen and in the next election if the choices are UCP and a dirty old shoelace someone found in the gutter, not only would I vote for the shoelace, I'd go out and doorknock to campaign for the Dirty Old Shoelace Party like my life depended on it.

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

There is a long philosophical tradition of civil disobedience from many different sources including Thoreau, Ghandi & Peter Singer. Alberta UCP Bill 25 will make it unlawful to teach about social change through the disobedience of laws. #abpoli #cdnpoli

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Jennifer Koshan @jenniferkoshan.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

So true. And in Alberta, this policing has led to young women refusing to confirm their "biological sex" as a precondition to playing sports. Which has led to - guess what? Decreased participation of girls in sport, completely undermining the purported objective of the UCP. #abpoli

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Orlagh O’Kelly @orlaghokelly.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

As the parent of a child with severe disabilities, this demonstrates how callous our provincial government are. I don’t care if you’re right or left - this is cruel. But then again we had to take them to Court for keeping only disabled kids at home during a strike: edmontonsun.com/opinion/tait...

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TAIT: Cowardly display of politics by UCP on Alberta Accessibility Act

Every MLA who voted "no" should be forced to sit down and write a heartfelt, handwritten letter to all parents of kids with disabilities.

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Jennifer Koshan @jenniferkoshan.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Shoutout to “creative academics” everywhere. Some members of the SCC and other courts may say this with criticism, but academic writing is a key branch of the constitution’s living tree. As is the work of NGOs who provide critical context for these arguments

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Jonnette Watson Hamilton @jwatsonhamilton.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

The LSA's axing of DEI initiatives reaches further than a single course, but the main casualty is "The Path," a Indigenous cultural competency program launched in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action. The UCP's legislated call to inaction prevails ... for now. #ableg

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Jonnette Watson Hamilton @jwatsonhamilton.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Apparently financially attacking Albertans with severe disabilities is not enough for our UCP government. Their new budget attacks seniors too, taking away dental and eye health coverage, increasing medication co-pays, clawing back employment income greater than minimum wage, etc. #abpol #ableg

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Alberta Community Bat Program/Western Bat Program 🦇 @albertabats.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Good News for Monday! 🦇Looks like the courts are on the side of the Rosebud this time! The conservation group has won their appeal! This special valley deserves protection - it is no place for a racetrack. See the post by "Save the Rosebud" here www.facebook.com/share/p/1MFB...

The Rosebud by night - backlit cliff face where we suspect bats hibernate. Photo by Jason Headley

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The Rosebud River valley - spectacular corner of Alberta - refuge for bats, bank swallows, prairie falcons and golden eagles. And now, safe for the time-being! Photo Jason Headley

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Jennifer Koshan @jenniferkoshan.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

It was terrific to chat with Morgan Meade, a student editor at the Dalhousie Law Journal, about my Christie Symposium paper "Legal Responses to Work-Related Intimate Partner Violence in Canada: Troubling Privatization." You can listen to this podcast on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/episode/5xRM...

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Jennifer Koshan @jenniferkoshan.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Blog posts by @nigelb.bsky.social are always worth a read, especially when they involve my favourite river. Nigel concludes that the CRT modernization “disproportionately benefit[s] the US … at the expense of ecosystem values, Canadian priorities, and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.”

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Jonnette Watson Hamilton @jwatsonhamilton.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

A thorough examination by colleague jenniferkoshan@bsky.social of recent cases involving provinces that preemptively invoked the Charter's notwithstanding clause, & the interesting legal arguments currently being made to keep our rights and freedoms effective.

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NigelBankes @nigelb.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Given the proliferation of data centre applicns in Alberta with associated generation it's good to see the AUC taking a hard line & simply closing the door on shoddy applications like that of Synapse for a data centre & 1400 MW of generation in Olds. Here's a para from the closure letter: #abpoli

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Y.Y. Brandon Chen @yybrandonc.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

The Supreme Court of Canada just released its pivotal Charter equality rights decision in Quebec (AG) v Kanyinda. It was an honour to have co-represented FCJ Refugee Centre and the Madhu Varma Migrant Justice Centre in their intervention in this case. 1/

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Jennifer Koshan @jenniferkoshan.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

And the good news is that the SCC majority in Kanyinda undertook an intersectional analysis focused on women refugee claimants. Section 15 Charter wins continue to be reason for celebration given the ongoing uncertainties with the Court’s commitment to equality rights, and with governments’ too.

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