Our Administrative Law Services
At some time in their lives, most Canadians will find themselves affected by the decisions and processes of at least one of the far-reaching administrative bodies that have a role in the regulation of everything from birth, to death and life in-between. These decisions can encompass non-court cases that adjudicate on rights disputes such as human rights, privacy rights, and environmental rights tribunals.
Our focus in this broad area is on administrative processes arising in the regulatory context such as project assessment, development and approval processes. Whether acting as counsel to regulatory tribunals, intervenors or other parties appearing before varied federal or provincial tribunals, we have a detailed understanding of the rights and obligations of all the participants in administrative processes. We bring a collaborative and integrated approach to our practice in this area and understand the critical importance of ensuring that the outcome of administrative processes is ultimately fair, transparent and reasonable.
Administrative Law for Tribunals
Tribunals can consist of organizations that have professional disciplinary functions or administrative bodies that issue professional credentials. Legal counsel may assist in establishing inclusive and fair decision making processes.
For administrative tribunals, Meadows Law can support decision drafting, participate in hearing processes, and review rules of evidence.
For administrative bodies, we can ensure compliance with respect to obligations towards procedural fairness and natural justice.
We also respect the unique limits on the role of tribunal legal counsel in court proceedings to maintain objectivity throughout.
Administrative Law for Individuals
Meadows Law assists Canadian citizens who require understanding of their role, responsibilities, and rights. We can advise and act, if necessary, on behalf of those looking to challenge or appeal an administrative decision. We can also help witnesses in preparing to appear before an administrative tribunal. We can also identify the potential effects of administrative process on legal liability.
Meadows Law can work with you to increase your organization’s effectiveness in a tribunal situation. We can provide guidance in developing, managing and integrating your risk management strategy.
Administrative Law for Corporations
Similar to individuals, it is essential that corporations have an understanding of their roles, responsibilities, and rights along with the potential ramifications of administrative process on legal liability.
In respect to privacy breaches, we can assist on the disclosure process, timing of disclosure, and managing potential organizational impact and liabilities.
If your corporation needs to engage with a regulatory tribunal, we can provide guidance on what information should or should not be provided, and ensure that legal boundaries are not over-stepped.
Administrative Law for Government
Meadows Law has significant experience in working in the legislative establishment of administrative tribunals as well the implementation of administrative tribunal mandates. Uniquely, having acted for a number of government agencies and legislators, we understand how to operationalize government policy objectives.
Regions and Focus
Our Administrative Law aspect of our practice is primarily focused within the regions that we practice in (Alberta, Ontario & Nunavut) and encompasses:
Environmental regulatory tribunals
Professional disciplinary bodies
Human rights commissions
Privacy tribunals
Lands administration tribunals
Sports commissions
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Our focus for our clients is to provide strategic legal advice that fully reflects their context. If you require support in the areas of environmental law, aboriginal law or administrative law we would be happy to connect with you.