November - 2021

It’s Not Just Redwater: Can the Energy Sector's ADVISORS Keep Up?

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Nov 12, 2021

It’s Not Just Redwater: Can the Energy Sector's ADVISORS Keep Up?

By Heidi J. T. Exner It has been almost 3 years since the Redwater decision, in which the SCC ultimately decided that a defunct Alberta-based energy company could not place the bill to clean up its environmental messes on par with its bill to creditors. The SCC was clear that the provincial Alberta Energy Regulator was a debt to the “public good” and was therefore not so much a creditor, but a representative of the public. This was a big win for the environment, property owne

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The Moot Times UCalgary Law

Nov 12, 2021

MFH Mixology: Festive Flavours

By Duncan Pardoe In what seems like a blink of an eye, the cold days of November are here, along with a growing mixture of festive excitement for the upcoming holidays and seasonal stress from impending deadlines. Since there is no finer way to get into the holiday spirit than with a collection of spirits mixed into a holiday cocktail, and no better way to relax from a research frenzy than enjoying a balanced beverage by a fireplace, it is only natural to seek out some winter

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The Moot Times UCalgary Law

Nov 12, 2021

A Modern Take on Solo Practice

Guest contribution by Britta Graversen Prepared to answer questions from The Moot Times What made you decide to start your own firm? Just over a year ago, in September 2020, I left my job as an associate at a boutique firm in downtown Calgary. To be honest, I gave my notice before I was 100% confident about my next steps. I had been casually looking for a new opportunity for a few months and I was not set on staying in the law. I applied to a handful of small firms, a few cor

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Top 10 Ways to Spot a REAL Imposter During the Holidays

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Nov 12, 2021

Top 10 Ways to Spot a REAL Imposter During the Holidays

By Heidi J. T. Exner ‘Tis the season to feel crummy! Fa law law la law, la law law law! Are you experiencing the winter blues? As the fall semester draws to a close and days feel shorter but exam prep hours get longer, imposter syndrome becomes all the more real. It’s rotten, and it can have a crippling effect on our psyches. The next time you let feelings that you do not deserve to be where you are weigh you down, imagine an actual, real-life imposter is walking around Murra

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The Moot Times UCalgary Law

Nov 12, 2021

Ask the Experts

By Columnist Glenn McAleer I had the opportunity to sit down with Amelia Harman and Erin Ramsperger, the 2021-2022 co-presidents of the Indigenous Law Students’ Association (ILSA). The ILSA supports Indigenous students in the faculty in a myriad of ways, through mentorship, one-on-one chats, and awareness campaigns about issues that affect Indigenous students. The ILSA is trying to grow their online exposure and stay active on campus. This year already, they have hosted an Or

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Spotlight: UCalgary Law and Psychology Club

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Nov 12, 2021

Spotlight: UCalgary Law and Psychology Club

By Heidi J. T. Exner I recently had the opportunity to sit down with 1L Sasha Reid to talk about her exciting new UCalgary Law and Psychology Club, which was approved by SLS vote on October 19, 2021. Prior to venturing into law, Sasha earned her PhD at the University of Toronto in Developmental Psychology and Human Development. The focus of her dissertation was the developmental origin of serial killers. This background has enabled her to work in prisons to counsel inmates. I

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The Moot Times UCalgary Law

Nov 12, 2021

Law Student Well-Being: It Matters

Guest contribution by Loraine Champion It is November, and how are you feeling? And why am I asking? At Assist (Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance Society), we care about how you are doing and whether you need support to get through your semester, your year, or your career. We provide professional counselling services to Alberta lawyers, articling students, law students and dependent members of their families, as well as peer support, education and awareness activities, and build co

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BLSA Canada’s Conference is Heading to Vancouver, BC!

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Nov 12, 2021

BLSA Canada’s Conference is Heading to Vancouver, BC!

Guest contribution by Kendra Wilson Founded in 1991, BLSA Canada is a national student-run, non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting and enhancing academic and professional opportunities for Black law students. In so doing, we welcome allies from all backgrounds who seek to make a meaningful contribution to social justice initiatives. We aim to promote diversity and inclusion in Canadian law schools, and foster a more culturally-competent legal profession and r

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A Little Something for the (Rocky) Road Ahead

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Nov 12, 2021

A Little Something for the (Rocky) Road Ahead

By Roisin Burrington Let’s make the road to exams feel a little less rocky. These chocolatey delights are especially good when shared with classmates as a post-exam pick-me-up! Ingredients: 100g butter 200g dark chocolate 200g milk chocolate 3 tbsp golden syrup (or corn syrup) 200g digestive biscuits (or any kind of plain cookie) 150g mini marshmallows Optional extras – dried cherries, craisins, apricot, Maltesers, etc. Icing sugar for dusting Melt the butter, chocolate, and

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The Moot Times UCalgary Law

Nov 12, 2021

Non-binary Rights are Human Rights

By Athina Pantazopoulos This summer, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal (HRT) ruled on a case of workplace discrimination in violation of s. 13 of the Human Rights Code (BC), which may result in huge positive impacts for the recognition of rights for transgender and non-binary persons throughout Canada. The tribunal found that refusing to respect, or failing to protect, proper pronoun use for nonbinary workers in the workplace is a violation of the Human Rights Code.

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Editor’s Note: The Smallest Acorns May Grow the Greatest Oaks

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Nov 12, 2021

Editor’s Note: The Smallest Acorns May Grow the Greatest Oaks

By Heidi J. T. Exner Well, here we are in the final stretch of 2021 already! How did that even happen? I swear I blinked in August… On campus we made it through one close call in September, when I would have bet money on us returning to ZoomU (glad I did not!). The fourth wave of COVID in Alberta left all university students feeling more “on edge” than ever, as we have seen first-hand that the fragility of our in-person learning experience is all too real. Here at The Moot Ti

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Meet our Guest Contributor, Britta Graversen

The Moot Times UCalgary Law

Nov 12, 2021

Meet our Guest Contributor, Britta Graversen

Barrister & Solicitor, Owner of Modern Wills Law Britta Graversen (she/her) is the founder of Modern Wills Law (Modern Wills), a modern law office that provides customized, lawyer-prepared estate planning packages at reasonable flat rates. She is on a mission to modernize the estate planning process, and she is determined to make it simple and convenient for Albertans to get customized, lawyer-drafted estate planning documents. Prior to starting Modern Wills, Britta practice

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Special Thanks to our Guest Contributor, Loraine Champion

The Moot Times UCalgary Law

Nov 12, 2021

Special Thanks to our Guest Contributor, Loraine Champion

Loraine Chapman, Executive Director of AB Lawyers' Assist Loraine Champion has been a lawyer in Alberta since 1987. She practiced corporate law with a national firm, worked as senior corporate counsel at a multinational corporation (both as part of a job-share and on a part-time basis as part of her work-life balance values), and operated a small consulting practice focusing on corporate human resources law. Desiring a change after 25 years, she joined the Law Society of Albe

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Meet our Guest Contributor, Kendra Wilson

The Moot Times UCalgary Law

Nov 12, 2021

Meet our Guest Contributor, Kendra Wilson

Conference Chair, BLSA Canada National Conference Kendra Wilson is a Windsor Law JD student. As a Jamaican-Canadian, she came to Canada at the age of 12 and has immersed herself in Canadian culture since that time. Kendra previously served as Moot Committee member for the Black Law Students’ Association (BLSA) at Windsor Law and was a caseworker at their Community Legal Aid (2019-2020). She was also the 2020-2021 Vice President of Operations for Women and the Law at Windsor L

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