Sometimes the laws are the same for youth, sometimes they are different. Our new Youth & the Law column aims to help readers better understand legal topics affecting youth today. In this issue, we’re diving straight into a controversial topic among youth today: sexting. What is sexting? Sexting is sending or receiving sexual pictures, messages […]
44-2: Family Break-ups & the Law
November 1, 2019 By Jessica Steingard
Volume 44-2 Nov/Dec 2019 Full PDF of this issue Table of Contents Feature Articles: Family Break-ups & the Law Special Report: Globalization Departments Columns Both federal and provincial legislation are changing with respect to family law. This issue highlights the coming changes as well as other issues facing separating families. This issue also reports on […]
BenchPress – Vol 44-1
August 30, 2019 By Jessica Steingard
Right to B.C. Provincial Court Trial in French Bessette v British Columbia (Attorney General), 2019 SCC 31 Mr. Bessette was charged with a traffic offence in British Columbia under the province’s Motor Vehicle Act. He asked that his trial in the Provincial Court be held in French. Mr. Bessette argued that the Court should apply […]
44-1: Back to School
August 30, 2019 By Jessica Steingard
Full PDF of this issue Volume 44-1 Sept/Oct 2019 Table of Contents Feature Articles: Back to School Special Report: Canada as a Bilingual Country Departments Columns September marks the beginning of another school year. This issue looks at current legal topics impacting Alberta parents, students, teachers, and beyond. This issue also reports on Canada as […]
BenchPress – Vol 43-6
June 5, 2019 By Jessica Steingard
Federal Court Translates Decision into Cree and Dene The Federal Court of Canada made history recently when it issued a judgment in the Cree and Dene languages. The case involved Councillor Whalen and the Fort McMurray No. 468 First Nation (FMFN). On January 10, 2019, a Band Council Resolution (BCR) was signed by Chief Kreutzer […]
