Administrative Discretion

In public administration, administrative discretion refers to the flexible exercising of judgment and decision making allowed to public administrators. Regulatory agencies have the power to exercise this type of discretion in their day-to-day activities, and there have been cases where regulatory agencies have abused this power. Administrative law can help these agencies get on the path of following regulations, serve the public, and in turn, a reflection of the public's values and beliefs. There is a need for administrative law because the interest of public could be at risk if various agencies were not following laws and regulations. Administrative law …

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CIRL: Canadian Institute of Resources Law · 22 October 2024 English

The members of the Board of Directors are appointed by the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary and the President of the University of Calgary. [...] This aims …

public values, and the risk of unfettered administrative discretion. Striking this balance requires some level


UCP: University of Calgary Press · 15 June 2024 English

Since the first edition of this popular text was published in 1984, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms has transformed the role of the courts in Canadian politics. Addressing current …

under Quebec law. By grossly abusing his administrative discretion, Duplessis was deemed to have acted outside power, the Supreme Court has held that administrative discretion is never so absolute that it can be exercised legislation. Instead, the exercising of administrative discretion requires “complete impartiality and integrity


CIRL: Canadian Institute of Resources Law · 10 May 2024 English

The members of the Board of Directors are appointed by the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary and the President of the University of Calgary. [...] This aims …

public values, and the risk of unfettered administrative discretion. Striking this balance requires some level


CCLA: Canadian Civil Liberties Association · 8 May 2024 English

The Application seeks an order in the nature of certiorari, quashing the changes to the self-identification provisions and remitting the matter to the Minister for redetermination, as well as declaratory …

Charter rights when exercising delegated administrative discretion. 119. The Record reveals a foundation


CHRC: Canadian Human Rights Commission · 22 February 2024 English

In considering the wisdom and feasibility of adding this ground to the Canadian Human Rights Act, it is necessary to analyze the federal, provincial, and international legal landscape in this …

Rights Commission and Tribunal too much administrative discretion related to complex socio-economic issues administrative law that control the exercise of administrative discretion. V. What are the Arguments for Including ....................... 110 2. Broad Administrative Discretion ..................................... this activity. We hope so.470 2. Broad Administrative Discretion Another institutional argument raised Venue to Address the Problem 2. Broad Administrative Discretion V. What are the Arguments For Including


CCF: Canadian Constitution Foundation · 23 January 2024 English

The protestors and vehicles occupied much of the downtown core of Ottawa including streets in the vicinity of the Parliamentary precinct, the Supreme Court of Canada and the Federal Courts. …

standards constraining the exercise of administrative discretion as are found in the Emergencies Act, such


CCA: Council of Canadian Academies · 28 November 2023 English

Quantum Potential Expert Panel on the Responsible Adoption of Quantum Technologies Quantum Potential Expert Panel on the Responsible Adoption of Quantum Technologies COUNCIL OF CANADIAN ACADEMIES 180 Elgin Street, Suite …

requires a permit. The EIPA provides for administrative discretion in Canada’s export permit process. The


CCA: Council of Canadian Academies · 28 November 2023 English

Quantum Potential Expert Panel on the Responsible Adoption of Quantum Technologies Quantum Potential Expert Panel on the Responsible Adoption of Quantum Technologies COUNCIL OF CANADIAN ACADEMIES 180 Elgin Street, Suite …

requires a permit. The EIPA provides for administrative discretion in Canada’s export permit process. The


Muttart Foundation · 8 August 2023

In relation to fees and expenses, the provisions provide that: The trustee of a public ancillary fund may apply income or capital of the fund: (a) to pay or reimburse …

RELIEVING PROVISIONS (Subs. 149.1(5) • Administrative discretion to reduce the DQ CONSEQUENCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE


Muttart Foundation · 8 August 2023 English

In relation to fees and expenses, the provisions provide that: The trustee of a public ancillary fund may apply income or capital of the fund: (a) to pay or reimburse …

RELIEVING PROVISIONS (Subs. 149.1(5) • Administrative discretion to reduce the DQ CONSEQUENCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE


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