There is developing case law in Alberta that says landlords cannot raise rent to indirectly evict a tenant, known as an "economic eviction".Economic evictions happen when a landlord tries to evict a tenant by raising the rent. It is common knowledge that Alberta’s Residential Tenancies Act … [Read more...]
Significant Compensation for Workplace Sexual Harassment: Employers should take note
Sexual harassment at work is a form of discrimination under human rights laws, and recent significant awards from the Alberta Human Rights Commission should encourage employers to address this behaviour in the workplace.The Alberta Human Rights Act (the Act) protects Albertans from … [Read more...]
Shaping Employment Law: 6 Ontario Court of Appeal decisions in 6 months
The courts continue to shape employment law, and six decisions of the Ontario Court of Appeal from January to June of 2025 clarify the law on enforcing contracts, mitigating losses, fiduciary duties and termination clauses.In the first half of 2025, the Ontario Court of Appeal issued a series … [Read more...]
A Day in the Life of Alberta Law Libraries
Did you know that Alberta Law Libraries offers services to the public, not just the legal profession? Each day, staff support Albertans by answering questions about court forms, legal research, processes and more.Working for Alberta Law Libraries (ALL) is an engaging and rewarding career, but … [Read more...]
The State of Academic Freedom in Canada
Academic freedom is a central value of university life that allows students and scholars to question and share ideas without fear of punishment, though it's protected in Canada largely through collective agreements, not statute law.Academic freedom is vital to the advancement of knowledge and … [Read more...]
Artificial Intelligence in Public Legal Education: An experiment from the bottom up
The Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta (CPLEA) undertook a trial of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to explore ways to improve both internal workflows and its public legal education and information resources.The 2022–2023 Bridging the Gaps Legal Needs Assessment from the Alberta Law … [Read more...]
Greenwashing: What it is and what you can do about it
The rise in demand for “green”, or more environmentally friendly, products corresponds with an increase in greenwashing – producers creating the impression that their products are “greener” than they really are.Many Canadian consumers consider the environment when making buying decisions. In … [Read more...]
When Silence Speaks Volumes
Low reporting rates for sexual violence reveal a lot about the need for specialized services that prioritize safety, choice and long-term support beyond the traditional justice system.Despite decades of advocacy, public awareness campaigns, and law reform, the vast majority of sexual violence … [Read more...]
Justice Navigators: The quiet helpers in the legal system
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...]
Pensions: Division under Alberta’s Family Property Law
Dividing one spouse or partner’s pension when the relationship ends can be complicated. The end goal is a just and equitable division under Alberta’s Family Property Act.A common question I receive is whether the law treats pensions differently from other family property when dividing assets … [Read more...]
