Questions often come up around police stops, including whether police can stop you and whether you have to speak to them or follow their instructions if they do. DISCLAIMER | This article is meant to be a guide, not specific legal advice for your situation. Always consult a legal clinic or speak to … [Read more...]
A Faith Perspective: Canada’s ban on conversion therapy
An essay on what Canada’s ban on conversion therapy means to me as an advocate for inclusion and safety for 2SLGBTQ+ people in faith communities. My name is Pam Rocker. I am the Director of Affirming Connections, an organization based in Southern Alberta. We support the voices of people of faith, … [Read more...]
Alberta’s New Surrogate Forms
The new GA Forms came into effect on June 15, 2022 for all grant applications in Alberta. The Surrogate Rules of Court set out many of the rules that personal representatives must follow and the forms they must complete when applying to the Court of Queen’s Bench in Alberta for a grant of probate … [Read more...]
Supporting Canada’s Ban on Conversion Therapy: A cisgender, straight woman’s perspective
I am a cisgender, straight woman. So, what does the ban on conversion therapy mean to me? A lot! Given how I just identified myself, you may be wondering why I would be so supportive of something that is seemingly outside of my reality. Well … if one wonders that, one may not get the point of … [Read more...]
We Must Reject the Harmful Practice of Conversion Therapy
Canada banned conversion therapy, effective January 7, 2022. What does this ban mean to me? The issue of conversion therapy is of paramount importance to me. I have spent more than a decade addressing Muslim homophobia and building the case for Muslim same-sex unions. In 2005, when I gingerly … [Read more...]
(Even More) Myths About Child Support
Debunking the myths and legends that haunt family law, including those about supporting adult children and the obligations of stepparents. We have already debunked some myths about the law of child support, but there are so many out there! Let’s address a few more … Myth: My child is now 18 so I … [Read more...]
DIY Home Improvements: What’s the law?
Doing your own home renovations means understanding the legal requirements, such as permits, and the consequences of doing poor work. You own your own home and decide to do some renovations. You get a couple of quotes from local contractors and are in shock over what it all adds up to. You think to … [Read more...]
Neighbour Disputes: Encroaching people, trees, and smoke
Sharing a property line with someone else can lead to disputes. Here's a few common neighbour disputes and what you can do about them. Neighbours are an inevitable part of life. Unless you’ve managed to escape somewhere far off the grid! Sometimes, neighbours become great friends. Other times, the … [Read more...]
Rights Within Your Property: Did you know?
Your property rights when it comes to property boundaries, fences, airspace, peaceful enjoyment, and encroachments. Ever wonder whether your fence defines property boundaries and whether there are laws about fences? Do you know what you own and control on your property? How about neighborhood … [Read more...]
Drinking in City Parks: Changes to Alberta’s liquor laws
In 2021, pilot programs in Edmonton and Calgary allowed public drinking in certain parks. What did we learn and how has drinking culture changed? To help Albertans endure the pandemic, the Government of Alberta passed the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Amendment Act 2020, which allowed Albertans to … [Read more...]
