Eight things to know when buying your first home, including the professionals who will support you, real property reports and title insurance, property insurance, adjustments, holdbacks and more.Buying your first home can be an overwhelming and stressful process. Here are my top 8 things to … [Read more...]
The Law is All Around Us: A Case for Public Legal Education and Information
Greater legal capability - the ability to understand and use legal information - helps people to learn the right vocabulary, formulate questions, decide on next steps, decide who to talk to, etc.Learning about the law is not just something you do when confronted with a serious legal issue. … [Read more...]
Ayn Rand and the United States Court of Elitism: A strange symbiosis (Part 2)
Part two of this two-part series looks at 'Randian approaches to law and justice' by the United States Supreme Court, including when it comes to voting rights and environmental protection laws and policies.Part Two: Contemporary Erosion of “The Public Good”Looking at the current … [Read more...]
Sexual Assault is on the Rise in Canada
Though sexual assault is the only violent crime in Canada not declining, many incidents are not reported to police for reasons including victim blaming and low confidence in the justice system.In August 2022, Statistics Canada reported that sexual assault is the only violent crime in Canada … [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...]
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March: Women and the LawA 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...]
The Many Forms of Harassment
Harassment may exist in many forms, including discrimination under human rights laws, a workplace hazard, sexual harassment, and bullying. Harassment is the act of treating another person in a way that causes them to feel insulted, demeaned, sad and sometimes unsafe. It can take many … [Read more...]
Family Justice Crisis in Alberta: Day of action
The Alberta Family Lawyers Association promotes a Day of Action on February 21, 2023 in support of raising awareness for the Family Justice Crisis in Alberta.AFLA, an association of family lawyers in Alberta working together to advocate for access to justice in the family law justice system, … [Read more...]
Bullying of 2SLGBTQIA+ Students: The impacts and what educators can do about it
2SLGBTQIA+ students are at a higher risk of experiencing bullying and mental health concerns, but educators can take proactive and preventative steps to create inclusive learning environments.Students of all ages have first-hand experiences with bullying and harassment in schools. Their … [Read more...]
Workplace Sexual Harassment: Reporting options
The Workers' Resource Centre's Workplace Sexual Harassment Advisory Program aims to educate survivors on options for reporting sexual harassment in the workplace.Sexual harassment occurs at work, often without acknowledgement, and leaves workers with lasting impacts. It creates unsafe and … [Read more...]
