Gerald D. Chipeur, Q.C.

· Served as an adjunct professor at Canadian University College

· Appointed Queen's Counsel, 2006

Representative Work

Gerry has represented clients in the Supreme Court of Canada on significant matters of public policy in Canada, including:

· University Licensing and Regulation

· Charter Rights and Freedoms

· Provincial and Federal Jurisdictional Disputes

· Human Rights and Labour Relations

· Media Regulations

· Rail Transportation

· Environmental Review and Assessment

· Municipal By-laws and Administrative Decisions

· Charity Regulations

In addition, he has served as counsel in legal actions and appeals addressing:

· Controverted Elections (Federal, Provincial and Municipal)

· Health Care Regulatory Bodies and Professional Ethics Enforcement

· The Regulation and Funding of K-12 Schools

· Hospitals and Health Care Privileges

· The Polygamy Reference

· Euthanasia

· Defamation Law and Hate Speech Rules

· First Nations Governance

· Insurance

· Election Advertising and Campaign Finance Laws

Board Appointments

· Member, Board of Directors, Sherwood Park Care Centre

· Member, Board of Directors, The Gimbel Eye Foundation

· Member, Board of Trustees, Canadian University College, 1985-2001

· Member, Board of Directors, Calgary Distress Centre, 2000-2001

· Member, Advisory Board, Canadian Journal of Clinical Medicine, 1997-2000

· Presiding Officer, Non-profit Private Colleges Foundation, 1996-1999

· Member of the National Council of the Canadian Bar Association, 1995-1998

· Member, Board of Directors, New Home Immigration Service, 1994-1995

· Advisory Member, Board of Directors of the Greater Edmonton Foundation 1992-1994

Publications

· Parliament acted legally when it passed Bill C-18, 2012

Industry Expertise

Health

Charities and Not-for-Profit

Education Law

Areas of Focus

Constitutional Litigation

Health Professions Regulation

First Nations Self-Government

Election and Lobbying Law

Education Law

Research Ethics and Regulation

Municipal