Should the government have the ability to override fundamental rights?
That’s the question sitting at the centre of a major case now before the Supreme Court of Canada: English Montreal School Board v. Quebec (Bill 21).
This case will not only determine […]
By Jonathan Blair, Lawyer, Community Law Program
As the affordability crisis continues to grow in British Columbia, more tenants are fighting eviction notices, as the consequences of losing their housing in the current market could be disastrous. This has meant that more […]
In this series, we build on the foundations of our “Intro to Judicial Review” series to learn more about the issues arise in judicial reviews.
Please note, this guide does not constitute legal advice and should not be […]
In this series, we build on the foundations of our “Intro to Judicial Review” series to learn more about the issues arise in judicial reviews.
Please note, this guide does not constitute legal advice and should not be […]
By Holly Popenia, Community Law Program Lawyer
Coop housing can be an excellent alternative to tradition ownership or renting. Coops are often a more affordable housing option than renting or owning. The built-in community in a coop can be a source of […]
All the key Judicial Review terms explained in one place.
1. What is Judicial Review?
2. Stay Applications
3. Administrative Tribunals
4. Glossary
5. The Basics of Patent Unreasonableness
6. The Basics of Procedural Fairness
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Please note, this […]
Before you can go ahead with your judicial review, you may need to stop any action being taken on your administrative decision. In Part 2 of our “Intro to Judicial Review” blog series we explain when you might need to do […]
Suspension of Limitation Periods will end March 25, 2021
ICYMI – On December 21, 2020, the BC Government announced that the suspension of limitation periods for starting a civil or family case or appeal in BC courts will end on March 25, 2021. […]
Welcome to “Intro to Judicial Review”, our blog series that provides a basic explanation of the main elements of judicial review. In Part 1, we answer the question – what is judicial review?
June 26, 2020
VANCOUVER, BC / OTTAWA, ON – Last fall, the Community Legal Assistance Society (“CLAS”) went to Ottawa to argue that powerful companies like Uber should not be able to take away people’s rights using fine print buried deep inside […]
