Tag: Redwater

30Jan

By Bob AscahNo Comments

Bankruptcies

Redwater Supreme Court Hearing Part 2

Principles of Interpretation Cooperative Federalism A key objective of counsel was persuading the Court how to interpret the relationship between federal and provincial law. How do jurists address laws that appear to contradict one another? Should judges take a "narrow," textual reading of the laws or a broader view about the intent of legislatures, or the spirit of the "fathers of Confederation"? Should the Court weigh the practical effects of their judgment on the industries as a deciding factor? The OWA and its fellow appellants urged the Court to interpret the federal and provincial laws in the context of "cooperative federalism." (more…)

Environmental Liabilities-Part 2 AER Bombshell

6Nov

By Bob AscahNo Comments

Energy, Environment, Opinion/Research

Environmental Liabilities-Part 2 AER Bombshell

Originally posted on 5 November 2018 On Thursday, 2 November 2018 a startling Power Point presentation made by the Vice-President, Liabilities of the Alberta Energy Regulator [Go to National Observer] was released under Alberta's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The path-breaking investigation was undertaken by staff at the National Observer, Toronto Star, StarMetro Calgary, and Global News. Find the full Powerpoint presentation here. AER-FEB 28-wadsworth-liability-260 BILLION (1) Mr. Wadworth (pictured) worked at the Bruce Nuclear power plant in Ontario prior to his taking the VP's job at the AER. Mr. Wadsworth is a graduate of Royal Military College. In 2017, according to AER's disclosure under the Public Sector Compensation Transparency A...