[2014] 1 SCR 502
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Procedural Fairness in Canada: Continuing Debate over the Standard of Review
I am happy to admit that, although I believe it is time for Canadian courts to follow the suit of several appellate judges and adopt a deferential approach to questions of procedural fairness, the question is not yet settled. Recently, though without mentioning the contrary jurisprudence in his own court, Nadon J.A. assumed a correctness […] Read more
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Rebottling Old Wine
A challenge for lawyers is to fit new concepts to old language. Law is in a constant state of flux, adapting always to new realities. Sometimes, however, doctrines change rapidly and without courts considering the knock-on effects on other doctrines. The problem of tribunal reconsiderations of their decisions is an example. Say tribunals may reopen […] Read more