Ross River Dena Council v Government of the Yukon 2012 YKCA 14 As Canada’s MPs returned to the House of Commons this January they were greeted by jingle dancers on Parliament Hill. The gathering was one of more than 30 to be held across Canada as part of a national day of action in … [Read more...]
Juvenile Justice in Namibia: A country and system in transition
Namibia is located on the west side and in sub-Saharan Africa. It is the fourth largest country in Africa but, as of 2011, had a scant population of around 2.3 million inhabitants. It is a country of stark contrasts, perhaps largely due to the fact that Namibia is arid and has limited capacity to … [Read more...]
What’s in a Name? Legal Issues in Changing a Child’s Name
What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. – Romeo and Juliet Juliet might have made a convincing argument to dismiss the importance of the label of the name, yet most people see their names as being directly connected with the people that they are. It … [Read more...]
The Tax Implications of Marital Breakdown
Breaking Up is Hard to Do The breakdown of a relationship creates sufficient personal upheaval that it is unreasonable to throw in the myriad legal implications that also result. Unfortunately, the law is not always reasonable. And, the tax provisions applicable to matrimonial breakup add further … [Read more...]
Common Immigration Mistakes that Canadian Citizens Make When Marrying U.S. Citizens
In 1970 the iconic Canadian rock band, The Guess Who, released their hit single, American Woman. In it, they warned fellow Canadians, “American woman, stay away from me.” Despite their plea, countless Canadian citizens have found love across the Southern border. Each year, large numbers of Canadians … [Read more...]
Teacher’s Talk LawNow: Host an Earth Summit
The environment and Canada’s resource driven economy has been a recurring top story in the national news. There is currently an abundance of teachable moments to discuss the environment. The latest issue of LawNow magazine explores environmental causes and the law and is the perfect backgrounder for … [Read more...]
Youth Criminal Justice Act in Action
Amendments to the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) came into force last October. The Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta has created a new video on these amendments. It’s an easy to follow explanation of the act and its application. … [Read more...]
LawNow on LawCentralSchools.ca
LawCentralSchools.ca is a popular resource for Alberta teachers to find law-related lesson plans. The website has recently undergone a major update! Some of the new features on the site include: enhanced lesson plan search; new teacher resources; and a sharp new look. The website … [Read more...]
Get Answers to Your Legal Questions at Law Day Alberta
Do you want to know how our justice system works in Alberta? Do you want to take a tour of your courthouse? Watch a trial? Get answers to your legal questions? Law Day is family friendly, so bring the kids and learn about the law! April 13, 2013 in Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge and Red … [Read more...]
Teacher’s Talk LawNow: Re-Introducing School’s In
School’s In was a special feature that ran in LawNow magazine in the late 2000s. The feature produced a substantial collection of classroom ready lesson plans. Each lesson was developed with a special focus on inquiry learning. The School’s In articles have always been available in the archives … [Read more...]
