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.
Testimonial
“James Kitchen and Jody Wells were an answer to my prayer! From the start James was clear, to the point, and direct in his advice and advocacy. I am privileged to have navigated our legal system with James and Jody, they defended me and represented me to the fullest and beyond my expectation. There was no rock left unturned in researching the legal system and looking at our existing laws and cases from previous rulings. They fought for me as if they were fighting for themselves. I was in good hands and never lost sleep over this case since I got them, they gave me rest in that sense. That’s one way God was being gracious and merciful to me. I never thought I would be able to fight as far as I did if not for James and Jody’s continual hard work, dedication, passion, vocation, and the fire they have in them to stand against injustice. I can’t thank them enough for their hard work and flawless representation of my case.”
– Rebecca Abdo