Can an individual bring a declaratory challenge to legislation?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from Grenon v. Canada (Attorney General), 2007 ABQB 403 (CanLII):
Generally speaking, an individual is entitled to bring a declaratory challenge to legislation when he or she can show “sufficient private or personal interest in the subject matter of the proceedings” (See: Finlay v. Canada (Minister of Finance), 1986 CanLII 6 (SCC), [1986] 2 S.C.R. 607 (S.C.C.)) Certain tests must be met for both private and public interest standing.
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