Much of everyday life in Canada is impacted by what is often referred to as the “administrative state”—the many government boards, agencies, departments, and registries that make an enormous number of decisions regarding people’s rights, privileges, and entitlements. When individuals, businesses, and organizations encounter actions by or decisions from government authorities they believe are unlawful, they can challenge those actions or decisions by requesting that a court invalidate them—a process called “judicial review”. I have advanced many judicial reviews for my clients, such as a case currently before the Federal Court of Appeal involving Rebecca Abdo, who was unlawfully denied Employment Insurance benefits. If you, your business, or the organization you represent have been negatively impacted by a government action or decision, my team and I are ready to provide advice and take your case to court.
If you or your organization are impacted by a new law or regulation that you believe may violate your rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and considering a court challenge, contact me. I have experience working with the Charter to challenge legislation, especially in the areas of freedom of expression and freedom of religion.