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Environmental Mitigation Aspects Of Water Resources In Geothermal Development: Using A Comparative Approach In Building A Law And Policy Framework For More Sustainable Water Management Practices In Canada, Kamaal Zaidi
Kamaal Zaidi
This paper examines environmental mitigation measures for water resources in the context of geothermal energy development among selected jurisdictions of the United States and New Zealand in the hopes of recommending a law and policy framework in Canada. These common law jurisdictions are chosen to reveal advances in the emerging area of geothermal law and policy. First, the geothermal energy process is explained, followed by a discussion of the legal aspects of geothermal energy development. Second, the benefits of geothermal law and policy are assessed from the experiences of the U.S. and New Zealand in terms of environmental mitigation measures …
Solar Energy Policy In Canada: An Overview Of Recent Legislative And Community-Based Trends Towards A Coherent Renewable Energy Sustainability Framework, Kamaal Zaidi
Kamaal Zaidi
This paper outlines solar energy policy in Canada, in the hopes of advancing renewable energy policy. More specifically, the most recent advances in public policy relating to renewable energy are examined in selected provinces to show how solar energy is on the rise in Canada. The technology behind solar energy is briefly analyzed, while the legal aspects of solar energy are covered to build upon the discussion in various provinces. Since much of Canadian solar energy policy draws from Germany, Japan, and the United States, these three jurisdictions are mentioned to show their solar energy policies. The paper ends with …
Harmonizing Trade Liberalization And Migration Policy Through Shared Responsibility: A Comparison Of The Impact Of Bilateral Trade Agreements And The Gats In Germany And Canada, Kamaal Zaidi
Kamaal Zaidi
For many years, developed nations have been facing serious challenges with respect to demographic shifts. This has led to shape migration policy by hiring foreign workers or inviting business services from developing nations, which are characterized by a large work force. This paper examines the relationship between trade liberalization and migration policy by comparing Canada and Germany. The thesis of this paper is that bilateral trade agreements between Canada, Germany and other developing nations create more favorable migration policy for non-residents seeking employment in these two developed nations. This is more favorable compared to multilateral trade, particularly within Mode 4 …
Promoting An Independent Judiciary As A Rule Of Law Principle: A Brief Commentary On The Supreme Court Of Pakistan, Kamaal Zaidi
Promoting An Independent Judiciary As A Rule Of Law Principle: A Brief Commentary On The Supreme Court Of Pakistan, Kamaal Zaidi
Kamaal Zaidi
The rule of law is often difficult to establish in developing nations characterized by frequent political changes and unstable events that affect the separation of powers between the three branches of government – the executive, legislature, and judiciary. In particular, the integrity of the judiciary is often damaged by influences from the executive and legislative branches in that core democratic principles are promoted, including civil liberties, the supremacy of law, law and order, and transparency and accountability among government actors. In Pakistan, turbulent political events over the years have irreparably damaged the ability of the Supreme Court of Pakistan to …
Immigration, Anti-Terrorism Measures, And National Security: Exploring The Use Of Security Certificates Under Canada’S Immigration And Refugee Protection Act (Irpa), Kamaal Zaidi
Kamaal Zaidi
In the wake of the 9-11 attacks, several nations have introduced security legislation in various forms that affected their immigration system. Security certificates are administrative tools designed to safeguard the national security of Canada by detaining individuals suspected of having links to terrorism or other forms of serious criminality. This form of detention has provided few due process rights for accused non-citizens, forming the basis of much criticism. In addressing this concern, the judiciary (through the Supreme Court of Canada and Federal Courts) has recognized the lack of due process protections afforded to these individuals, particularly in the context of …