March 25, 2021
Professors cited in decision on federal carbon tax
Professors Nigel Bankes and Martin Olszynski co-authored a paper cited in the Supreme Court decision.
Professors Nigel Bankes and Martin Olszynski, along with UAlberta Law's Andrew Leach, co-authored 鈥鈥 for the Journal of Environmental Law and Practice. The comment focuses on the majority opinion of the Alberta Court of Appeal, beginning with a summary and some brief commentary (Part II). Part III offers detailed commentary on the majority鈥檚 approach to section 92A, subsidiarity, the division of powers analysis generally, several aspects of the national concern doctrine, and the overall tenor of the decision.
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled on March 25, 2021 that a carbon tax from the Government in Canada is constitutional. .