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...]
47-4 | Jun-Aug 2023
JuneAlberta's New Harassment TortJessica SteingardIn June 2023, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta recognized a new harassment tort that allows those experiencing harassment to sue for damages in civil court.[Civil, Family]Key Differences In Personal Injury Law: Ontario vs. QuebecTed … [Read more...]
47-3 | Mar-May 2023
March: Women and the LawA Look Back at Women’s RightsJessica SteingardInternational Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women and provides an opportunity to look back at the evolution of women’s rights, including about voting, holding political office and owning property.[Access to … [Read more...]
47-2 | Dec 2022 & Jan-Feb 2023
December: 2022 Year in Review2022 Employment Law Alberta Year in ReviewJoel FairbrotherThis past year, the courts have left us with important decisions about employment contracts, constructive dismissal, severance, just cause and the oppression remedy.[Employment]Canada’s Constitution: What it … [Read more...]
47-1 | Sep-Nov 2022
September: Workplace Health & SafetyYour Top 4 Questions About WCB AnsweredCarolyn KrahnThe Workers’ Resource Centre provides practical tips for getting help with WCB claims, what to do if you disagree with a decision, and returns to work in Alberta.[Employment]The Death of Her Majesty the … [Read more...]
46-4 | June-Aug 2022
June: Ban on Conversion TherapyWe Must Reject the Harmful Practice of Conversion TherapyJunaid B. JahangirCanada banned conversion therapy, effective January 7, 2022. What does this ban mean to me?[Criminal, Human Rights]Supporting Canada’s Ban on Conversion Therapy: A cisgender, straight … [Read more...]
46-3 | Mar-May 2022
March: On the FarmThe Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Migrant Farm WorkersJohn CooperEach year, between 50K and 60K migrant farm workers come to Canada. But are their working conditions in violation of the Charter[Employment, Human Rights, Immigration]Canada Follows Other Countries and Bans … [Read more...]
46-2 | Dec 2021 & Jan-Feb 2022
December: 2021 in Review2021 Employment Law Alberta Year in ReviewJoel FairbrotherThe courts released several important employment law decisions in Alberta in 2021, including about bonuses, just cause, defamation and constructive dismissal.[Employment]Domestic Violence Resources from CPLEACentre … [Read more...]
46-1 | Sept-Nov 2021
September: To the PollsA Primer on Municipal Law in AlbertaBen ThrondsonWith local elections approaching, it’s a good time to brush up on municipal law and government in Alberta.[Courts & Government]Myths about Child SupportSarah DargatzThis article continues our series on debunking the … [Read more...]
Moral Rights in Canadian Copyright Law
One of the better known copyright lawsuits in Canada surrounds the Michael Snow sculpture of geese attached to the ceiling of the downtown Toronto Eaton Centre. In this case, the Eaton Centre tied red ribbons around the necks of the sixty geese in Flight Stop as a Christmas decoration. The artist, … [Read more...]
