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BILL C-92’S JOURNEY TO THE SCC

April 30, 2024 By Nadia Sadiq

In February 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada decided Bill C-92, which allows
Indigenous communities to exercise control over child and family services, is
constitutional in its entirety. Reconciliation is the responsibility of every
Canadian. The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision on Bill C-92 is significant
in furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Bill C-92: […]


CAN YOU BUY A HOME WITHOUT A LAWYER IN ALBERTA?

April 22, 2024 By Judy Feng

While it may be tempting to DIY the homebuying process and save on legal fees,
there are many benefits to hiring a lawyer, including having a faster and lower
stress experience. It is springtime and the start of homebuying season is here.
If you are thinking of buying a home, you may be wondering whether […]


RECLAIMING THE D-WORD

April 16, 2024 By Ben Freeland

In planning for end of life, we first need to be able to talk about it.
Death—it’s a reality of life that on a certain level we know will come for us
all, but one that in our modern world we have managed to push to the
peripheries. The average lifespan for a Canadian in […]


EDMONTON’S ENCAMPMENT CASE: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR FUTURE CASES?

April 10, 2024 By Christian Gomes

The Coalition for Justice and Human Rights’ August 2023 constitutional challenge
to the City of Edmonton’s encampment removals did not succeed, but this case
wasn’t the first of its kind and likely won’t be the last. As housing in Canada
and Alberta becomes increasingly expensive, many people are being forced to live
on the streets. […]


NAVIGATING LIFE OR HEALTH INSURANCE COMPLAINTS WITH OLHI

March 27, 2024 By OLHI

Most of the time, our life and health insurance work as expected: You file a
claim, and your insurer covers the costs per your policy. But what if you have a
complaint? Every day, insurance companies process thousands of life or health
insurance claims for Canadian policyholders. However, mistakes or surprises can
happen, leading to […]


CANADA IS NOT YET READY TO EXPAND ITS MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN DYING LEGISLATION

March 18, 2024 By Myrna El Fakhry Tuttle

Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) laws were set to change in March
2024 to include mental disorders. But the federal government has once again
delayed implementation until at least March 2027. Medical Assistance in Dying
(MAID) was legalized in Canada in 2016 and became available to eligible adults
with terminal illnesses. In 2021, An […]


VICARIOUS TRAUMA IN CRIMINAL AND FAMILY LAWYERS: THE UNSEEN BURDEN OF ADVOCATING
FOR VICTIMS

March 5, 2024 By Trish Guise

The work of criminal and family lawyers exposes them to abuse and trauma, which
can lead them to experiencing vicarious trauma. But help is available. Lawyers
practicing in family or criminal law are instrumental in advocating for and
guiding their clients through some of the most traumatic times of their lives.
Indirect exposure to traumatic […]


COHABITATION AGREEMENTS: MAKING THEM ENFORCEABLE UNDER THE FAMILY PROPERTY ACT

March 2, 2024 By Mathieu Maillet

The Family Property Act says how adult interdependent partners (AIPs) divide
their property on separation. But it seems to prohibit unmarried couples from
signing a cohabitation agreement about property before they become AIPs. There
is a gap in Alberta’s Family Property Act (the Act) that has not really been
discussed since it became law on […]

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