This article is part of a multi-part article series on Alberta’s new condominium regulations. Stay tuned for our next article on condominium insurance.On January 1, 2020, revised condominium governance regulations came into effect in Alberta. One of the changes has to do with rental deposits. As … [Read more...]
Editing Tools
Using tools to analyze and measure language simplifies plain language writing and editing. At CPLEA, we use a combination of tools to look at where and how to clarify our writing:Microsoft Word: The most common plain language editor has some powerful built-in features. Hemingway Editor: Loyal … [Read more...]
Kids facing effects of climate change are taking their governments to court
In November, more than 11,000 scientists declared that the climate emergency has arrived and drastic action is required. Frustrated by government failure to respond adequately, citizens are taking to the courts.The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law reports at least 1,390 … [Read more...]
The Crown’s Duty to Consult
20/20: Looking back over the last 20 yearsWhat is the most important environmental law case in Canada since the turn of the century? Twenty years is a long time in Canadian environmental law, given that this area of law has only existed as a ‘thing’ for a little more than twice that length of … [Read more...]
New at CPLEA (Vol 44-3)
In this issue of LawNow we are highlighting a few updated resources and two upcoming workshops.Updated Resources The following CPLEA resources have been updated. They are available for download from our website or for order (for free!) from our store.Domestic Violence: Toolkit for … [Read more...]
Canada’s Law on Consumer Product Safety
20/20: Looking back over the last 20 yearsIn the past 2 months alone, you’ve probably heard about the recent food recall warnings on beef and romaine lettuce. Did you know that we have a law in Canada that deals with product safety and recalls?The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (“CCPSA”) … [Read more...]
Access to Justice Given a Boost by Downtown Eastside Sex Workers Case
20/20: Looking back over the last 20 yearsIn Downtown Eastside Sex Workers United Against Violence Society v Canada (Attorney General), 2012 SCC 45 (DESW), the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) adapted the rule on public interest standing. This resulted in the potential for better access to … [Read more...]
The Unchanging Meaning of ‘Charity’
20/20: Looking back over the last 20 yearsIt is often said that the only constant is change. But some things move faster than others.With 5G in the offing, few people now remember the days of dial-up internet and the non-profit groups that sprang up twenty or so years ago to offer access to … [Read more...]
DBS v SRG: Retroactive child support claims
20/20: Looking back over the last 20 yearsI was not short of choices when LawNow asked me to write about one of the most important family law cases in the last twenty years. After consulting with Sarah Dargatz, my fellow columnist on family law issues, I decided to talk about DBS v SRG, a … [Read more...]
BENCHPRESS | Subway Pictograms, Roads on Reserve and Employee Attitudes
Subway Pictogram: Warning sign or law? Kosoian v Société de transport de Montréal, 2019 SCC 59On May 13, 2009, Ms. Kosoian rode a down escalator in one of Montreal’s subway stations. She didn’t hold the handrail. A police officer saw this and ordered her to hold the handrail or he would issue her … [Read more...]
