Gain a strong foundation in administrative law and its application in Canada. This program covers curial review, judicial reviews and statutory appeals, standards of review, procedural fairness, and the evolving role of the Charter and Charter values in administrative law. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Administrative Law on February 24, 2026. Total running time for each presentation ranges between 30 - 46 minutes.

This presentation provides an introduction to administrative law, with topics including curial review, applications for judicial review, appeals, and legislative interpretation. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Administrative Law on February 24, 2026. Total running time is 41 minutes.

Review topics fundamental to administrative law, including principles of natural justice, evidentiary issues, legislation interpretation, and the judicial review process. Explore the practice of administrative law in the courts and before tribunals, and discuss tips and strategies to employ when dealing with administrative law matters. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2018.

Using five fact scenarios, explore the practice of administrative law in the courts and before tribunals, and discuss tips and strategies to employ when dealing with administrative law matters. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2018.

In this presentation, Timothy Hurlburt QC provides a companion for statutory interpretation in the context of administrative law. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2018.

In this presentation, Jeremy Schick considers technical aspects of judicial review, including tools for seeking judicial review, and things to think about before applying for judicial review. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2018.

In this presentation, Matthew Lewans provides a discussion of the Dunsmuir standard of review analysis and provides helpful tips on how to frame this analysis. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2018.

In this presentation, Simon Renouf QC provides insights on three ways the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [Charter] is relevant in administrative proceedings: Charter jurisdiction, search and seizure issues, and Charter values. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program in February 2018.

Statutory interpretation is an art, the parameters of which are governed by the common law principles of interpretation and the Interpretation Act. Because it is an art, statutory interpretation provides fertile ground for effective advocacy. This paper explores the common law of statutory interpretation and the Interpretation Act. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Administrative Law program in Edmonton on February 24, 2026.

Administrative law reflects the balance between the rule of law and the authority of parliament and legislatures to establish agencies and to endow them with broad powers. Good advocacy is as important in administrative law as in civil or criminal litigation. However, there are important differences and areas worth emphasizing that are unique to administrative proceedings. This paper considers the key principles of: statutory interpretation, advocacy in the context of adjudicative decision makers, advocacy for judicial review, and advocacy for appeals to court from administrative tribunals. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Alberta Litigation Institute program in Calgary on March 6–7, 2025.

This paper provides an introduction to the rules of natural justice and the duty of fairness, which are essential to administrative law. Topics discussed include apprehension of bias in tribunal decisions, the impact of a breach of the duty of fairness, components of the right to a fair hearing, and more. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Administrative Law Fundamentals program in Edmonton on February 1, 2018 and in Calgary on February 8, 2018.  

This paper provides an introduction to the law of evidence in administrative matters. It considers both common law and statutory provisions relating to the rules of evidence, and provides practical suggestions for applying the rules of evidence when appearing before administrative tribunals. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Administrative Law Fundamentals program in Edmonton on February 1, 2018 and in Calgary on February 8, 2018.