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Intimate Image Abuse in the Age of Deepfakes: Reforming Alberta’s Civil Legislation: Part 2
Aug 31, 2026 · original
By: Emma Marck Case/Decision/Legislation/Bill Commented On: Protecting Victims of Non-consensual Distribution of Intimate Images Act , SA 2017, c P-26.9 PDF Version: Intimate Image Abuse in the Age of Deepfakes: Reforming Alberta’s Civil Legislation: Part 2 The Canadian Centre for Child Protection reported that non-consensual distribution of intimate images (NCDII) involving Canadian youth increased by approximately 21% between 2024 and 2025, from 436 to 527. Despite the growing prevalence of intimate image abuse, Alberta does not provide a dedicated process for obtaining an expedited intimate image protection order or expressly authorize orders requiring online platforms to remove intimate images. Victims seeking protective relief must instead navigate ordinary civil proceedings or pursue voluntary removal through online platforms. Voluntary platform reporting requires victims to manual
Intimate Image Abuse in the Age of Deepfakes: Reforming Alberta’s Civil Legislation: Part 1
Aug 25, 2026 · original
By: Emma Marck Legislation Commented On: Protecting Victims of Non-consensual Distribution of Intimate Images Act , SA 2017, c P-26.9 PDF Version: Intimate Image Abuse in the Age of Deepfakes: Reforming Alberta’s Civil Legislation: Part 1 One in ten American teenagers personally knows someone who has had deepfake non-consensual intimate images (DNCII) of them created, and 6% reported having been victimized by DNCII (Thorn, Deepfake Nudes & Young People: Navigating a New Frontier in Technology-Facilitated Nonconsensual Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (Thorn: 2025) at 14). Recent incidents in Alberta demonstrate why intimate image legislation must address DNCII and its online distribution. In December 2025, a Calgary teen was charged in relation to DNCII of students from several schools. Six months later, two Edmonton boys were charged after creating and sharing DNCII of classmates. Reported
Just Keep Watching: Insights From Democracy Watch v Canada (AG), 2026 SCC 28
Aug 24, 2026 · original
By: Sue Lu Matter Commented On: Democracy Watch v Canada (AG) , 2026 SCC 28 (CanLII) PDF Version: Just Keep Watching: Insights From Democracy Watch v Canada (AG) , 2026 SCC 28 On July 30, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released its highly anticipated decision for Democracy Watch v Canada (AG) , 2026 SCC 28 (CanLII) ( Democracy Watch ). For many years prior to this decision, Canadian legislatures incorporated privative clauses into their various laws to restrict the ability of courts to review decisions made by administrative bodies. Democracy Watch has now clarified that privative clauses that purport to oust what the Supreme Court calls “legality review” are unconstitutional; all aspects of an administrative decision are potentially subject to judicial review. This ruling ends the uncertainty that surrounded privative clauses and the ability for decisions made by administrative
What Can We Learn From A Failed Synapse Or Two?
Aug 21, 2026 · original
By: Nigel Bankes Matter Commented On: AUC Decision 30732-D01-2026 , Synapse Real Estate Corp., Synapse Data Center Power Plant Project, August 17, 2026 PDF Version: What Can We Learn From A Failed Synapse Or Two? On August 17, 2026, a panel of commissioners of the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) rejected, in trenchant terms, an application from Synapse Real Estate Corp (Synapse) to construct and operate a 1,400?megawatt (MW) combined-cycle natural gas-fired power plant together with massive amounts of backup diesel generation (1,800 MW) (together, the power facilities). The power facilities were to be located within the town of Olds and co-located with a large-scale data centre. The power plant was intended to provide electricity exclusively to the data centre and not be connected to the Alberta Interconnected Electric System (the grid). While the generation and data centre were clear
Federal Court Finds Environment for Inmates at Edmonton Institution for Women not Safe and Healthful Due to Extreme Indoor Temperatures
Aug 11, 2026 · original
By: Amy Matychuk Case Commented On: Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies v Canada (Attorney General) , 2026 FC 958 (CanLII) PDF Version: Federal Court Finds Environment for Inmates at Edmonton Institution for Women not Safe and Healthful Due to Extreme Indoor Temperatures On July 16, 2026, the Federal Court of Canada ruled that the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) must keep records of temperatures in inmate-occupied areas at the Secure (Maximum) Unit of the Edmonton Institution for Women (EIFW) and must seek authorization to install air conditioning in those same areas. The decision was released in the middle of a hot and smoky summer, during which CSC has come under fire for extremely hot living conditions for federal prison inmates. While excessive hot and cold temperatures are certainly not a new issue for CSC facilities, the Federal Court’s specific order that EIFW mus
Democracy Watch and its Implications for the Practice of Channeling Limited Judicial Supervision to Appellate Courts
Aug 10, 2026 · original
By: Nigel Bankes Matter Commented On: Democracy Watch v Canada (Attorney General) , 2026 SCC 28 (CanLII) PDF Version: Democracy Watch and its Implications for the Practice of Channeling Limited Judicial Supervision to Appellate Courts This post assesses the implications of the Supreme Court’s unanimous and important decision in Democracy Watch for those many scenarios in which a provincial legislature channels some part, but only some part, of the judicial supervision of a regulatory tribunal to the province’s appellate courts. The drafting technique, at least in Alberta, is quite consistent. Step one, make provision for an appeal of a decision of a regulator to the Court of Appeal with a short limitation period; step two, confine that appeal to points of law or jurisdiction (i.e. no appeal on findings of fact or mixed findings of law and fact); step three, stipulate that the appeal is n

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