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HAVE YOU HEARD? | Introducing CPLEA TV

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Welcome to the first instance of HAVE YOU HEARD? Here, we will share updates on the law – cases, legislation and processes – as well as highlight access to justice issues and our public legal information resources.

Today, we are introducing CPLEA TV and passing on a recent Court of Queen’s Bench announcement.

CPLEA-TV

This is a series of video-presentations on a variety of popular topics from finding good legal information to landlord and tenants issues to planning for the future. You can access these new videos our YouTube channel.

New titles include:

  • Legal Information vs Legal Advice
  • Finding Good Public Legal Information: Is it Reliable?
  • Planning for the Future 1: Personal Directives, Enduring Powers of Attorneys and Wills
  • Planning for the Future 2: Mental Capacity
  • Planning for the Future 3: Decision-Making Tools
  • Top 10 Housing Issues: Deposits, Landlord Entry, Repairs, Pests, Guests and Shared Accommodations
  • Top 10 Housing Issues: Evictions, Human Rights and Housing, and Dispute Resolution
  • Top 10 Housing Issues: Residential Tenancies Act, Rental Applications and Leases

And keep watching for new topics in the near future!

Families and the Law series

Due to the changes to the Divorce Act, effective March 1, 2021, our Families and the Law series is undergoing significant updates. Look for a refreshed series with expanded practical information to support those involved in family law disputes, all launching on March 1, 2021.

Court of Queen’s Bench Announcement

The pandemic continues to impact court services. On August 20th, the Court of Queen’s Bench released an Instructions and Etiquette Guide for Online Hearings for Counsel, Parties, Witnesses, Media and the Public. The document gives best practices for online hearings, including info on hearings, technology and conduct. If you or someone you know is involved in a family proceeding in the Court of Queen’s Bench, check out this resource so you know what is expected of you. You can access the document from the Alberta Courts website.

Got questions about COVID-19 in Alberta? Visit our webpage dedicated to legal updates related to COVID-19: www.law-faqs.org/covid-19

For more legal information on a variety of topics, visit: www.cplea.ca

New at CPLEA (Vol 44-6)

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In this issue of LawNow, we are highlighting new and updated resources for landlords and tenants.

New Resources

We have prepared the following sample agreements in a fillable PDF format:

Living with Your Landlord

If you are living with your landlord (as in sharing space with them), this fillable agreement includes terms you can use to create an agreement specific to your situation.

Download or order a printed copy.
Pet Agreement

This sample agreement includes examples of what can be covered in a pet agreement.

Download or order a printed copy.
Roommate Agreement

Planning to live with a roommate? This sample agreement includes things you should talk about before living together.

Download or order a printed copy.

 

Updated Resources

The following resources have been updated:

  • Eviction Notices
  • Renting Basics Guide (English)
  • Renting Basics Guide (French)
  • Reverse Mortgages
  • Sample Living with Your Landlord Agreement for Alberta Renters
  • Sample Pet Agreement for Alberta Renters
  • Sample Pet Resume
  • Sample Roommate Agreement for Alberta Renters

Download these updated resources from our website or order free printed copies from our store. Or visit our Laws for Landlords and Tenants in Alberta website for these resources and much more information.

Got questions about COVID-19 in Alberta? Visit our webpage dedicated to legal updates related to COVID-19: www.law-faqs.org/covid-19

For a listing of all CPLEA publications, see: www.cplea.ca/publications

New at CPLEA (Vol 44-5)

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In this issue of LawNow, we are highlighting new and updated resources focused on legal issues amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 – Answers to your questions

This page provides information, links and answers to important questions on COVID-19 for Albertans. It summarizes provincial and federal information about changes in the law and legal services as a result of the pandemic. Topics covered include:

Court Hearings and Legal Proceedings
Employment & Benefits
Family Issues
Government Service Updates
Housing & Real Estate (Rentals, Utilities, Etc.)
Legal Services
Money Issues (Taxes, Mortgages, Loans & Student Loans)
Public Health Orders
Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs and Non-Profits
States of Emergency
Travel

 

This page will be updated regularly. But information is changing hourly! For the most up-to-date information, visit government websites.

 

Termination and Temporary Lay-offs FAQs

CPLEA’s FAQs provide information for employees working in Alberta and covered under Alberta’s Employment Standards Code. See all of our FAQs on Employment Standards.

More CPLEA publications on employment that may be of interest:

 

 

COVID-19 information for landlords, tenants, and condo owners and board members

Check out CPLEA’s two new resource pages offering important information for landlords and tenants and condominium buyers, owners and board members in Alberta during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

 

 

Planning for the Future – Wills, Personal Directives and Powers of Attorney

It is a good idea for every adult to have these three documents. You never know when illness or an accident could render you incapable of managing your own affairs. In the absence of these documents, family will have to apply to the court for permission to manage your affairs. Check out CPLEA’s series of resources on Planning for the Future.

For a complete list of resources for Albertans related to estate planning, visit LawCentral Alberta.

 

 

 

 

For a listing of all CPLEA publications, see: www.cplea.ca/publications

New at CPLEA (Vol 44-4)

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In this issue of LawNow we are highlighting a few updated resources and two upcoming workshops.

Updated Resources

The following CPLEA resources have been updated. They are available for download from our website or for order (for free!) from our store.

How Old Do I Have to Be In Alberta – Poster
Perfect to hang in classrooms, offices or waiting rooms, this poster states at what age certain activities are legal in Alberta.		 How Old Do I Have To Be In Alberta – Tipsheet

Answers to some common “how old do I have to be” questions that young people have. This resource is great for teachers and youth workers. Pairs perfectly with the How Old Do I Have To Be poster.

For a listing of all CPLEA publications, see: www.cplea.ca/publications

Upcoming Workshops

Every year CPLEA leads workshops for front-line service providers, teachers, librarians and other information service providers. Building on our past successes, CPLEA is pleased to offer several new workshops for Winter/Spring 2020. Upcoming workshops include:

Top 10 Housing Law Issues

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Compass Place Boardroom (2nd Floor, 10050-112 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 2J1)

Does your work include helping people who occasionally face legal problems? Do your clients rent a home? There are a wide variety of issues that may pop up in housing ranging from human rights and public health to privacy concerns. To help your clients get the right help and referrals to deal with a housing problem, it’s important to understand the housing (and housing-related) laws that may apply to their situations.

Workshop registration includes continental breakfast, coffee and tea.

Register online at Eventbrite by March 16, 2020.

Sexual Violence: What does the law say?

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Compass Place Boardroom (2nd Floor, 10050-112 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 2J1)

Does your work include helping people who occasionally face legal problems? Are your clients victims of sexual violence? Sexual violence can include domestic violence of a sexual nature, trafficking, exploitation, sexual harassment or assault, and more. This session will provide an overview of the law as it relates to sexual violence – from the Criminal Code provisions and human rights law to legal options available to victims.

Workshop registration includes continental breakfast, coffee and tea.

Register online at Eventbrite by April 20, 2020.

For a listing of all CPLEA workshops, see: www.cplea.ca/workshops

New at CPLEA (Vol 44-3)

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In this issue of LawNow we are highlighting a few updated resources and two upcoming workshops.

Updated Resources

The following CPLEA resources have been updated. They are available for download from our website or for order (for free!) from our store.

Domestic Violence: Toolkit for Landlords

A toolkit providing landlords with basic information for dealing with domestic violence.
Legal Information vs. Legal Advice: What is the difference? – TIPSHEET
This tipsheet explains some of the main differences between legal information and legal advice.
Is it Reliable: Seven Clues to Good Legal Information – TIPSHEET
This tipsheet gives an outline of how to tell if the information you are getting is good. Is it up-to-date, from a reliable source and applicable to the province in which you reside?
7 Steps to Solving a Legal Problem – TIPSHEET
There are laws to protect us from being treated unfairly. It’s often hard to know who is right, where to start, or what to do if the problem isn’t easily solved. This information guide identifies seven steps to help sort out any legal problem and provides tricks you can use to solve problems quickly and efficiently.

For a listing of all CPLEA publications, see: www.cplea.ca/publications

 

Upcoming Workshops

Every year CPLEA leads workshops for front-line service providers, teachers, librarians and other information service providers. Building on our past successes, CPLEA is pleased to offer several new workshops for Winter/Spring 2020. Upcoming workshops include:

Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 (rescheduled to February 5, 2020)
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Compass Place Boardroom (2nd Floor, 10050-112 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 2J1)

Does your work include helping people who occasionally face legal problems? Are your clients going through separations or divorces? On January 1, 2020, Alberta’s Matrimonial Property Act became the Family Property Act. Under the Family Property Act, the rules for dividing property when a marriage breaks down have been extended to the breakdown of an adult interdependent relationship.

Workshop registration includes continental breakfast, coffee and tea. Register online at Eventbrite by January 13, 2020.

Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Compass Place Boardroom (2nd Floor, 10050-112 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5K 2J1)

Does your work include helping people who occasionally face legal problems? Are you unsure of what you can and cannot say about the law to a client? Only certain people are authorized to give legal advice while many other people can provide legal information. It is important to recognize when a client is dealing with a potential legal issue so that they can get the resources and help that they need.

Workshop registration includes refreshments. Register online at Eventbrite by February 10, 2020.

For a listing of all CPLEA workshops, see: www.cplea.ca/workshops

New at CPLEA – Vol 44-2

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Join us for CPLEA’s new free Workshop Series!

In this issue of LawNow, we are highlighting our upcoming free workshops. Every year CPLEA leads workshops for front-line service providers, teachers, librarians and other information service providers. Building on our past successes, CPLEA is pleased to offer 5 new workshops for 2019/2020.

Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Time: 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Location: Compass Place Boardroom (2nd Floor, 10050-112 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5K 2J1)

Does your work include helping people who occasionally face legal problems? Are you unsure of what you can and cannot say about the law to a client? Only certain people are authorized to give legal advice while many other people can provide legal information. It is important to recognize when a client is dealing with a potential legal issue so that they can get the resources and help that they need.

Workshop registration includes continental breakfast, coffee and tea.

Register online by November 25, 2019.

Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Compass Place Boardroom (2nd Floor, 10050-112 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 2J1)

Does your work include helping people who occasionally face legal problems? Are your clients going through separations or divorces? On January 1, 2020, Alberta’s Matrimonial Property Act becomes the Family Property Act. Under the Family Property Act, the rules for dividing property when a marriage breaks down have been extended to the breakdown of an adult interdependent relationship.

Workshop registration includes continental breakfast, coffee and tea.

Register online by January 13, 2020.

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Compass Place Boardroom (2nd Floor, 10050-112 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 2J1)

Does your work include helping people who occasionally face legal problems? Do your clients rent a home? There are a wide variety of issues that may pop up in housing ranging from human rights and public health to privacy concerns. To help your clients get the right help and referrals to deal with a housing problem, it’s important to understand the housing (and housing-related) laws that may apply to their situations.

Workshop registration includes continental breakfast, coffee and tea.

Register online by March 16, 2020.

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Compass Place Boardroom (2nd Floor, 10050-112 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 2J1)

Does your work include helping people who occasionally face legal problems? Are your clients victims of sexual violence? Sexual violence can include domestic violence of a sexual nature, trafficking, exploitation, sexual harassment or assault, and more. This session will provide an overview of the law as it relates to sexual violence – from the Criminal Code provisions and human rights law to legal options available to victims.

Workshop registration includes continental breakfast, coffee and tea.

Register online by April 20, 2020.

Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Compass Place Boardroom (2nd Floor, 10050-112 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 2J1)

Does your work include helping people who occasionally face legal problems? Are your clients navigating a divorce with children? Are your clients subject to court orders dealing with custody and access to children? On July 1, 2020, changes to Canada’s Divorce Act will come into effect. These changes modernize the Divorce Act and bring it into alignment with provincial family laws across Canada.

Workshop registration includes continental breakfast, coffee and tea.

Register online by May 25, 2020.

For a listing of all CPLEA publications see: www.cplea.ca/publications/ 

New & Updated Resources at CPLEA – Vol. 43-6

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All resources are free and available for download on cplea.ca. We hope that this will raise awareness of the many resources that CPLEA produces to further our commitment to public legal education in Alberta. For a listing of all CPLEA resources go to: www.cplea.ca/publications

In this issue of LawNow we are highlighting our new and updated FAQs. These resources can be found on CPLEA’s Canadian Legal FAQs website at www.law-faqs.org. CPLEA’s FAQ pages provide a list of frequently asked questions and answers on a particular topic. Canadian Legal FAQs are organized by legal topics that apply nationally or to Alberta.

 

New and updated Alberta FAQs:

For a listing of all CPLEA publications see: www.cplea.ca/publications/

 

New & Updated Resources at CPLEA – Vol. 43-5

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All resources are free and available for download on cplea.ca. We hope that this will raise awareness of the many resources that CPLEA produces to further our commitment to public legal education in Alberta. For a listing of all CPLEA resources go to: www.cplea.ca/publications

In this issue of LawNow we are highlighting four updated publications of interest to non-profits and registered charities.  These resources can be found on CPLEA’s topic specific Charity Central website at www.charitycentral.ca. Charity Central  offers plain language information on not-for-profit and charity law.

Updated resources:

Books and Records
Length of Retention

This Fast Facts provides an overview of the general requirements around the length of retention for certain types of records for registered charities. (incorporated and not)

 

Filing Checklist for NFPs and Registered Charities Operating in Alberta

This checklist sets out some of the more common and important filings that non-profits and registered charities incorporated in Alberta must make to the government of Alberta and to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

 
Legal Requirements for Non-profit Organizations and Registered Charities

A list of legislation of significance to non-profits and registered charities in Alberta.

 

 

For a listing of all CPLEA publications see: www.cplea.ca/publications/

 

New & Updated Resources at CPLEA – Vol. 43-4

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All resources are free and available for download on cplea.ca. We hope that this will raise awareness of the many resources that CPLEA produces to further our commitment to public legal education in Alberta. For a listing of all CPLEA resources go to: www.cplea.ca/publications

In this issue of LawNow we are highlighting four updated publications of interest to both condominium owners and prospective owners in Alberta. These resources can be found on CPLEA’s topic specific condominium law website. condolawalberta.ca  offers plain language information for Albertans on condominium law in Alberta.

Updated resources:
A Guide to Commonly Used Condo Terms

A guide to commonly used condominium terms in Alberta for anyone interested in buying a condo or currently living in one

 
Before You Buy: Understanding Condo Finances

Information about condo finances for Albertans interested in buying a condo. Booklet features an overview of what documents to request and what to look for in the reserve fund documents, annual report, operating budget, financial statements, estoppel certificate, and meeting minutes.

 
Buying a New Condo: Document Checklist

Developers in Alberta are legally required to provide condo buyers with a number of documents before they sign on the dotted line.

 
Buying a Resale Condo: Document Checklist

A list of documents you should request and review before you buy a resale condominium.

 

 

For a listing of all CPLEA publications see: www.cplea.ca/publications/

 

New & Updated Resources at CPLEA – Vol. 43-3

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All resources are free and available for download. We hope that this will raise awareness of the many resources that CPLEA produces to further our commitment to public legal education in Alberta. For a listing of all CPLEA resources go to: www.cplea.ca/publications

In this issue of LawNow we are highlighting 3 new publications of interest to renters and landlords in Alberta. These resources can be found on CPLEA’s topic specific landlord and tenant website. LandlordandTenant.org offers plain language information for Albertans on renting law in Alberta.

New Landlord and Tenant website FAQs

  1. Who is responsible for utility payments?
  2. What are my obligations a a co-signor?
  3. Can I ask my landlord to lower my rent?

 

For a listing of all CPLEA publications see: www.cplea.ca/publications/

 

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