Canada’s Online News Act received royal assent but is not yet law, though it is already stirring up controversy with Google and Meta saying news will no longer be available to Canadians on their platforms. Meta and Google have been in the news lately in response to Canada’s Online News Act … [Read more...]
About Jessica Steingard
Alberta’s New Harassment Tort
In June 2023, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta recognized a new harassment tort that allows those experiencing harassment to sue for damages in civil court. When I say “torts”, you probably think of a delicious dessert. In law though, the word has a slightly different meaning! Tort … [Read more...]
A Look Back at Women’s Rights
International Women's Day celebrates the achievements of women and provides an opportunity to look back at the evolution of women's rights, including about voting, holding political office and owning property. Today is International Women’s Day, celebrated around the world each year on March … [Read more...]
47-3 | Mar-May 2023
March: Women and the Law A Look Back at Women’s RightsJessica SteingardInternational Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women and provides an opportunity to look back at the evolution of women’s rights, including about voting, holding political office and owning property.[Access to … [Read more...]
47-2 | Dec 2022 & Jan-Feb 2023
December: 2022 Year in Review 2022 Employment Law Alberta Year in ReviewJoel FairbrotherThis past year, the courts have left us with important decisions about employment contracts, constructive dismissal, severance, just cause and the oppression remedy.[Employment] Canada’s Constitution: What it … [Read more...]
Hot Legal Topics of 2022
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 … [Read more...]
47-1 | Sep-Nov 2022
September: Workplace Health & Safety Your Top 4 Questions About WCB AnsweredCarolyn KrahnThe Workers’ Resource Centre provides practical tips for getting help with WCB claims, what to do if you disagree with a decision, and returns to work in Alberta.[Employment] The Death of Her Majesty the … [Read more...]
What happens when someone does not comply with Alberta’s OHS laws?
Jail? Fines? Nothing? What are the real consequences of not following occupational health and safety (OHS) laws in Alberta? Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Act is the primary legislation governing OHS in Alberta. It also includes several regulations, each with its own role in regulating … [Read more...]
46-4 | June-Aug 2022
June: Ban on Conversion Therapy We Must Reject the Harmful Practice of Conversion TherapyJunaid B. JahangirCanada banned conversion therapy, effective January 7, 2022. What does this ban mean to me?[Criminal, Human Rights] Supporting Canada’s Ban on Conversion Therapy: A cisgender, straight … [Read more...]
46-3 | Mar-May 2022
March: On the Farm The Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Migrant Farm WorkersJohn CooperEach year, between 50K and 60K migrant farm workers come to Canada. But are their working conditions in violation of the Charter[Employment, Human Rights, Immigration] Canada Follows Other Countries and Bans … [Read more...]
