Racial Bullying in Schools
Reading Time: 4 minutes Studies show a majority of students have witnessed or experienced racism at school, with implications for both students and teachers. A majority of students in Canada have either witnessed or experienced racism at their schools, according to a 2021 survey by the Angus Reid Institute in partnership with the University of British Columbia (ARI/UBC Survey). […]
How To Co-parent When You Don’t Get Along
Reading Time: 5 minutes A look at common co-parenting challenges, as well as practical dos and don’ts for parents and a reminder of when to get help. Co-parenting is never easy and comes with complications, especially when you don’t get along with your co-parent. However, it is important to try, where possible, to co-parent effectively and to find ways […]
An Overview of Specialized Courts & Restorative Justice at Provincial Court in Edmonton
Reading Time: 3 minutes Edmonton’s Indigenous Court, Mental Health Court and Drug Treatment Court Service use restorative justice principles in sentencing a person convicted of a criminal offence. The Edmonton Indigenous Court, Edmonton Mental Health Court and Edmonton Drug Treatment Court are three specialized courts in the Provincial Court of Alberta. They use restorative justice as an approach to […]
The Transfer from Hospital to Continuing Care: The process & dispute resolution tools
Reading Time: 5 minutes Alberta Health Services facilitates patient transfers to publicly funded continuing care facilities, but bigger policy problems are constraining the process. It is a common yet difficult scenario. During a stay in hospital, it has become clear the individual’s existing housing arrangements are no longer sufficient. They need to move into continuing care. The transition process […]
New approach in Alberta to imputing income to underemployed and unemployed parents
Reading Time: 4 minutes In 2022, the Alberta Court of Appeal in Peters v Atchooay changed course and adopted the reasonableness test for imputing income to calculate child support. The amount of child support a parent pays is based on their income. For many parents, figuring out their income means looking at their tax return. However, sometimes a parent’s […]
Dealing with Holiday Debt
Reading Time: 4 minutes Money Mentors provides practical tips and free supports for dealing with holiday debt, including credit card balances. For many people, the most wonderful time of the year also ends up being the most expensive. The joy of the holiday season can quickly become overshadowed by the stress of overspending and the looming prospect of an […]
2022 Criminal Law in Review
Reading Time: 5 minutes Over the past year, important criminal law developments came from several changes Parliament made to Canada’s Criminal Code. The law is always changing. So, it is challenging to list the most significant developments over the last 12 months. Others might have different choices, but what follows is my take on the most important changes in […]
Hot Legal Topics of 2022
Reading Time: 5 minutes You asked and we answered – questions about interest rates, rent increases, layoffs and terminations of employment, grants of probate and conversion therapy. As another year ends, it’s a time to reflect back on the year that was and look forward to the year that will be. I think many of us are still processing […]
