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Administrative Law

With more and more decisions being made by government authorities, boards and tribunals, we know our clients need a legal team that thoroughly understands the world of administrative decision-makers.

 

Our team regularly works with our public and private sector clients to provide advice on complex regulatory issues, drafting and interpreting governing legislation and by-laws, and give insight into the decision-making environment.

 

Among the areas covered by our Administrative Law practice are:

Peter Rogers, Q.C., Practice Group Leader

Nova Scotia & Saint John
NS: 902.444.8446
NB: 506.635.2232
peter.rogers@mcinnescooper.com

Legal Update: The Duty to Consult: Important Lessons from Canada’s Mining Sector
March 15, 2013

<p align="left">Recent developments in Ontario and Yukon are an important reminder of the practical implications of the Crown’s legal Duty to Consult with First Nations on exploration rights granted to the mining industry under provincial laws. Resource and energy sector companies operating in Canada should learn a lesson from the Ontario and Yukon experience:  blind reliance

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Moore v. British Columbia (Education): Students with Learning Disabilities Have a Right to Education Comparable to that of the General Student Population
January  8, 2013

<p>On November 19, 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) unanimously ruled a B.C. public school system’s failure to provide adequate and meaningful access to education to a student with severe dyslexia was discriminatory. The SCC found, based on the applicable BC legislation, that:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>“education” is a service customarily available to the public;

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Wendy Johnston, QC, wins Constance R. Glube Award
November  9, 2011

Monday, October 31, 2011 &nbsp; Congratulations to Wendy Johnston, QC, the winner of this year’s Constance R. Glube CBA Spirit Award. &nbsp; The CBA held their third annual event on Friday, Oct. 29, recognizing “those who demonstrate CBA spirit through outstanding effort and contribution to women in law.” &nbsp; Wendy was singled out for this

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