Justice navigators are non-lawyer professionals working in community agencies that support their clients’ engagement with the legal system. Their work is varied, and their impact is great.Community justice helper. Service provider. Intermediary. Intake worker. Court support worker. Settlement … [Read more...]
Can cyclists running stop signs make our roads safer?
U.S. states have been adopting Idaho Stop laws since the early 1980s, allowing cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs when safe to do so. Should Alberta do the same?What is an Idaho Stop law?Idaho Stop laws have been adopted across the United States … [Read more...]
CPLEA Resources: Canada’s ban on conversion therapy
June is Pride Month but the need for LGBTQ+ resources continues year-round, including about Canada's recent ban on conversion therapy.On January 7, 2022, Canada banned conversion therapy. Canada's Criminal Code now includes four new criminal offences banning conversion therapy and related conduct. … [Read more...]
Have You Heard? CPLEA’s new publications & upcoming webinars
New & Updated PublicationsThe CPLEA team is working hard on making sure the information you find on www.cplea.ca is up to date! Here are some recently new and updated resources:Landlord & TenantCondosGoing to CourtJanuary WebinarsIn 2022, we are hitting the ground running with … [Read more...]
Domestic Violence Resources from CPLEA
Family Violence Prevention Month has come to an end but sadly information on this topic is needed year round. Here's a summary of information available from CPLEA.INFO SHEETS | Domestic Violence and the LawWe have updated our Domestic Violence and the Law series of info sheets. Topics include: … [Read more...]
Alberta Court Adds New Tort about Protecting Private Information
The tort of Public Disclosure of Private Information protects someone from having private information disclosed about them publicly.In September 2021, the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench released its decision in ES v Shillington. Noteworthy about this case is that the Court recognized a … [Read more...]
HAVE YOU HEARD? | New Court & Elder Abuse Resources
Going to Court Resources *NEW*See our new info sheets below. Plus watch our Going to Family Docket Court in Alberta video for more info on what to expect at Family Docket Court.View all of CPLEA's court resources at www.cplea.ca/courts!Elder Abuse ResourcesShort information videos (at … [Read more...]
HAVE YOU HEARD? | Sexual Violence Awareness Month
Did you know May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month?WEBINAR | Sexual Violence and the LawDoes your work include helping people who have experienced sexual violence? This panel discussion will showcase the incredible work organizations across the province are doing to support these … [Read more...]
HAVE YOU HEARD? | Updated Family Law Resources
Families and the Law seriesDid you know the Divorce Act changed on March 1st?To make sure you have access to the most up-to-date legal information, we've updated and refreshed our Families and the Law series. Plus, we've added a few new resources to round out the series. And, they're available … [Read more...]
HAVE YOU HEARD? | Upcoming Webinars & New Resources
Upcoming WebinarsThis webinar for intermediaries discusses common landlord and tenant issues. Register online on Eventbrite.Changes to Canada's Divorce Act come into effect on March 1st. This 4-part series educates intermediaries on these changes and provides a general family law update.This … [Read more...]
