In 2022, the Ontario Supreme Court applied a new tort of family violence that recognizes the complex dynamic of violence within a relationship.The new tort of family violence represents another step forward in Canadian courts’ ever-changing views of how to address violence in family matters. To … [Read more...]
Childcare Obligations and Self-Accommodation in Alberta
Under Alberta human rights laws, what do employees have to show in a case of family status discrimination relating to childcare obligations?Provincial, territorial and federal human rights legislation in Canada prohibits discrimination against employees based on family status. This protection … [Read more...]
Canada’s legal responsibilities on international human rights
If passed, Bill C-262 will hold Canadian companies accountable for adverse impacts on human rights in their business activities abroad.Human rights are embedded in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. They are also an essential component of Canada’s approach to both domestic and … [Read more...]
How legal coaching can help if you are representing yourself in court
Gaining in popularity, legal coaching is an unbundled legal service that allows you to hire a legal helper to do a specific job for you.With Legal Aid services chronically underfunded and the average cost for a lawyer steadily increasing, it is no wonder more and more people are representing … [Read more...]
How PLEI Resources Can (and Cannot) Help Self-Represented People
Reliable and current public legal education and information (PLEI) resources can help self-represented people prevent and resolve legal problems in many situations.What is PLEI?PLEI stands for public legal education and information. While it may seem self-explanatory, one description of what is … [Read more...]
Ayn Rand and the United States Court of Elitism: A strange symbiosis (Part 1)
Part one of this two-part series reviews Ayn Rand's views and novels, to help us understand her influence on the United States Supreme Court.Part One: Who are Howard Roark and Judge Narragansett?At the end of August 2022, Senator Bernie Sanders gave a rousing speech to British workers who are … [Read more...]
Do you need legal information? Start at Alberta Law Libraries
Alberta Law Libraries offer guidance and free access to legal materials and forms.If you are dealing with a legal problem, or if you need to appear in court and do not have a lawyer, you are welcome to visit Alberta Law Libraries for assistance and free access to legal materials. Understanding the … [Read more...]
OHS: A Safety Coordinator’s Perspective
Eight things workers should (and hopefully already) know about occupational health and safety laws in Alberta.It’s one thing to read the laws in Alberta about occupational health and safety (OHS). But how does it actually work day-to-day? Say you work in construction or IT or a school. The reality … [Read more...]
What happens when someone does not comply with Alberta’s OHS laws?
Jail? Fines? Nothing? What are the real consequences of not following occupational health and safety (OHS) laws in Alberta?Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Act is the primary legislation governing OHS in Alberta. It also includes several regulations, each with its own role in regulating … [Read more...]
The Death of Her Majesty the Queen: What does it mean for us?
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II and ascension of King Charles III impacts Canadians in interesting ways.A lot of people will remember exactly where they were and what they were doing on September 8, 2022 when they learned of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing.Her Majesty’s death does not hold the … [Read more...]
