The last time Ottawa decided to make some noise about air passenger rights, in 2000, they brought an ex-NHL referee to a news conference. Bruce Hood, the newly minted air complaints commissioner, pulled out a whistle and blew it. Literally.If you’re looking for the highlight of Ottawa’s past … [Read more...]
Bicycle Law in Alberta
As a cyclist, do you follow the rules of the road?According to a University of Colorado Survey, about eighty-five percent of cyclists do obey the law when riding. Almost three quarters of the scofflaws who break the rules claim to do so for their personal safety – saying they are simply getting … [Read more...]
Accommodating Syrian Refugees’ Legal and Other Needs
The Syrian Crisis The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has recognized the Syrian refugee crisis as the world’s single largest refugee crisis for almost a quarter of a century under its mandate. As of March 2017, the UNHCR reports that 6.3 million Syrians have fled their homes and … [Read more...]
Law Society of Ontario Targets Systemic Racism in the Legal Profession
An amended Rules of Professional Conduct was just one of 13 recommendations delivered by the Law Society of Ontario in a lengthy report designed to address issues of long-standing systemic discrimination in the legal system.Entitled Working Together for Change: Strategies to address issues of … [Read more...]
‘A charity is a charity is a charity’ – The Common Law and Income Tax Act Charity Regulation
As I write this column, a major government report on a Canadian social innovation and social finance strategy is pending. Earlier this year, the federal Budget contemplated exploration of preferential tax treatment for certain types of journalism. In each of these fields, it has been suggested that … [Read more...]
New & Updated Resources at CPLEA – Vol. 42-6
LawNow has created a Department called New Resources at CPLEA, which is now a permanent addition to each issue. Each post will highlight what's new, updated/revised or popular at CPLEA. All resources are free and available for download. We hope that this will raise awareness of the many resources … [Read more...]
BenchPress – Vol 42-6
Victory for Students in Gay-Straight Alliances in AlbertaIn 2015, the Government of Alberta under Jim Prentice passed Bill 10: An Act to Amend the Alberta Bill of Rights to Protect our Children. This Bill amended The School Act to allow students to create voluntary student organizations, … [Read more...]
Impaired Boating is Just Like Impaired Driving
Who Boats Boating is BIG in Canada. The Canadian Safe Boating Council estimates that approximately 40% of Canadians participate in boating and that there are about 5 million boats in Canada. The boating season in Canada, especially for the in-land lakes and rivers, is typically between May and … [Read more...]
Understanding Diversity in the Current Context of the Law and Legal Profession
Canada is a country which represents the very meaning of “diversity”. From beginnings which involved mainly three generalized groups (aboriginals, French and English) we have evolved to become one of the most diverse societies on the planet. Now, in virtually every community in the country, from the … [Read more...]
42-6: Ticket to Ride
Full PDF of this issue Volume 42-6 July/Aug 2018Table of ContentsFeatured Articles: Ticket to RideSpecial Report: Diversity in the Law and the Legal ProfessionDepartmentsColumns Canadian laws that impact your travel and transport.Featured … [Read more...]
