Democracy Watch & The Future of Privative Clauses

Presented by the CBA Alberta Administrative Law (North) Section

On Demand. Originally presented on Oct. 15, 2026.

Join David Jones, K.C., and Bill Shores, K.C., for a discussion of Democracy Watch v. Canada (Attorney General), 2026 SCC 28, and its implications. The panel will examine the Court's treatment of privative clauses and provide some practical insights into the decision's significance.

PRESENTERS

David Phillip Jones, KC (de Villars Jones LLP, Barristers & Solicitors)
Bill Shores, KC (Shores Jardine LLP)

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