(Un)constructive expropriation lawby pwills on 11 February 2022 Next week, the Supreme Court is hearing a case concerning whether refusing to approve a development permit constituted “constructive expropriation” in Nova Scotia. In this post, I suggest the court should jettison the entire idea of constructive expropriation.
Disclaimer: everyone’s wrongby pwills on 18 January 2022 Note to readers: I’m currently at the stage of “knows enough to be dangerous” on this topic. I’ve done some research to back up my views here, but not enough to be confident that there are no significant errors. If you spot one and think I’m super wrong, please, please tell. At the same time,… Continue reading Disclaimer: everyone’s wrong
Toron2(b)by pwills on 8 March 2021 The Supreme Court will hear the appeal of the Toronto election case on March 16, 2021. The case involves the constitutionality of the Better Local Government Act that redrew the City of Toronto’s electoral districts from 47 wards to 25 wards while the City’s election was ongoing. A variety of applicants sought to challenge the… Continue reading Toron2(b)