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Domestic Violence: It's Your Business! Workshop Announcement

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Domestic Violence Toolkit for Landlords

Alberta Residential Landlord Association

October Educational Seminar & General Meeting Luncheon

Thursday, October 18, 2018
Chateau Louis Conference Centre
11727 Kingsway Avenue NW, Edmonton     St. Michael Room

Domestic Violence: It’s your business!

Every year there are over 10,000 incidents of domestic violence in Alberta that are serious enough that police get involved. Landlords, property managers, and other on-site staff are often the first to be aware that violence may be occurring in a family. But many people are uncomfortable dealing with that knowledge. Whose business is it anyway?

Workshop Facilitators:

  • Professor Lois Gander, Q.C. Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta
  • Cortney Lohnes, Education Coordinator, Stop Abuse in Families
  • Judy Feng, Lawyer, Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta
  • Edmonton Police Service and its Victims Services Unit

This Seminar will provide practical information that will help landlords, property managers, and on-site workers reduce the incidence and severity of domestic violence on their premises. Resource people will address: 

  • ways of reducing domestic violence on your property
  • how to spot early signs of domestic violence
  • what you can do when it does occur
  • what happens when the police are called
  • what resources and services are available to help


Participants will each get a copy of a new resource, Domestic Violence Toolkit for Landlords developed by the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta. The Toolkit is also available at https://ww.cplea.ca/publications/family-law/#domestic-violence-toolkit-for-landlords/

This event will be of interest to anyone who deals with tenants of residential rental property who wants to prevent domestic violence if they can and address it effectively if it does happen.

Please be advised Axel Tardieu, Video Journalist for CBC Radio Canada, will be on hand to video the presentation.


For more information or to register

Contact Brittany Dorado at executive@albertalandlord.org

LawNow 43-1 September/October 2018

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Volume 43-1  Sept/Oct  2018

 
 
Perspectives on the intersection of  law and the #MeToo Movement.

Featured Articles: #MeToo Movement

It’s a Movement, Not a Moment
Flora Vineberg
The #MeToo Movement: Where It Came From and Where It’s Going
Putting Trials on Trial: Sexual Assault and the Failure of the Legal Profession by Elaine Craig – Book Review
Megan Siu
Craig unapologetically puts the legal profession on trial using uncensored court transcripts.
The Morality of #MeToo
Alice Woolley
We owe duties to each other that go beyond the law.
The #MeToo Movement Hasn’t Led to a Better Understanding of Consent
Paulette Senior
Although the terms verbal, behavioural and ongoing are in line with Canada’s legal definition of consent, myths and confusion endure.
The Barbra Schlifer Legal Clinic and Ontario’s Independent Legal Advice Project
Deepa Mattoo
Legal advice must go hand-in-hand with accessible counselling and social services for survivors.
 

Special Report: Colours of the Law

Colours and Trade-Marks
Francisco Marquez-Stricker
Canadian trade-mark law has begun to afford protection to more obscure forms of marks, including colours, scents and sounds.
Black-Letter Law
Leela Wright
A black-letter approach to law restricts an otherwise infinite number of outcomes and possibilities.
The Colour of the Law
Peter Bowal and Devon Slavin
Describing legal concepts of colour and colourability, blackmail, legal blacklining, blue-pencil severance and red circling.
 

Departments

BenchPress
Aaida Peerani

New Resources at CPLEA
Lesley Conley

Columns

Criminal Law
Melody Izadi
Enemy of the State? Why You Should Treat the Defence and Crown as Equals
Employment Law
Peter Bowal and John Jamieson
Too Over-Qualified for the Job?
Family Law
John-Paul Boyd
Domestic Violence and Family Law Disputes
Famous Cases
Peter Bowal and Brent Rein
The Law of Safe Injection Drug Sites
Human Rights Law
Linda McKay-Panos
Over-representation of Indigenous (and Other Racialized) Children in the Child Welfare System: Human Rights Aspects
Law and Literature
Rob Normey
Lawyers in Revolutionary Times: Doctor Zhivago

Not-for-Profit 
Peter Broder
Registered Charities and the Charter
Cover photo by Olivier Fahrni on Unsplash

LawNow Vol. 42-6 July/August 2018

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Volume 42-6 July/Aug 2018

 
 
Canadian laws that impact your travel and transport.

Featured Articles: Ticket to Ride

Bicycle Law in Alberta
Jeff Surtees and Dave Pettitt
Cyclists should assume that almost everything that applies to drivers of cars applies to them.
Travel and Taxation
Hugh Neilson
Looking at taxes for fuel, license and registration, air travel, Uber and business travel.
Impaired Boating is Just Like Impaired Driving
Cheryl Gallagher
There is no difference between drunk driving and drunk boating under Canada’sCriminal Code.

Bringing Clarity to Passenger Compensation Rules
Ian Black
New federal airline laws will cover bumping, lengthy tarmac waits, flight delays and cancellations.
How Car Term Loans are Causing Bankruptcy
Doug Hoyes
Provincial laws may provide bankruptcy exemption limits for certain vehicles.

Special Report: Diversity in the Law and the Legal Profession

Law Society of Ontario Targets Systemic Racism in the Legal Profession
John Cooper
Four years’ research found that racialized lawyers face a variety of professional barriers to growth.
Accommodating Syrian Refugees’ Legal and Other Needs
Hasna Shireen
Syrian refugees in Alberta are protected from discrimination as are all Albertans.
Indigenous Public Legal Education – PLE from an interconnected world view
Patti LaBoucane-Benson and Alexandra Choby
The work of BearPaw Legal Education is grounded in building individual and family resilience.
Understanding Diversity in the Current Context of the Law and Legal Profession
Charles Davison
Looking at the deeper, more meaningful value of diversity in the law.
 

Domestic Violence Toolkit for Landlords – Project Update

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May 11, 2018
Response to Domestic Violence Toolkit for Landlords

The response to the Domestic Violence Toolkit for Landlords has been terrific! Already over 500 kits or portions of kits have been downloaded from CPLEA’s web sites. If you haven’t got yours yet, go to https://www.cplea.ca/publications-and-resources/.

Grande Prairie Toolkit Workshop May 22, 2018
We’re also excited to report that we have been getting requests to do workshops on the kit in various centres across the province. The first one will be held in Grande Prairie on May 22, 2018. I’m attaching the poster advertising the event. Please share it with anyone you think might be interested.
We’ll keep you posted on future workshops and other developments.

LawNow Vol. 42-5 May/June 2018

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Volume 42-5  May/June  2018

 
 
A tongue-in-cheek look at “ghosts” in the legal system.

Featured Articles: Ghosts in the Legal Machine

“Ghosts” in the Criminal Code
Charles Davison
Looking at provisions in the Criminal Code that are obsolete, overturned, or out of date.
Ghost Consultants and Canada’s Immigration System
Kari Schroeder
Unauthorized immigration consultants harm vulnerable newcomers.
Loosening the “Dead Hand”: Conditions on Gifts in Wills
Mandy England
Understanding what kind of conditions are permitted in wills.
The “Drop-Dead” Rule in Civil Litigation
Cole Lefebvre and John MacKay
If a court case is delayed for three or more years, it can be dismissed by a judge.
Speaking to the Dead: Repealing Laws Against Pretending to Practice Witchcraft
Kristy Isert
The law against pretending to practice witchcraft is an oddity, outdated and unnecessary.

Special Report: International Agreements

Tax Treaties
Hugh Neilson
How tax treaties impact the average person.
NAFTA in a Nutshell
Tahira Manji
Compromise will be required from all parties in order for this agreement to be saved.
Dealing with US Debts in a Canadian Bankruptcy
Doug Hoyes
How to deal with bankruptcies if you have debt in both countries.
Why the UN’s Declaration on Indigenous Rights Has Been Slow to Implement in Canada
Stefan Labbé
A primer on the UNDRIP in Canada.
Understanding the Connections Between International Law and Canadian Criminal Law
Charles Davison
Extraditions, crimes against humanity, and the Canadian Charter.

Domestic Violence Toolkit for Landlords

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Domestic Violence Toolkit for Landlords
Full Resource (PDF 39 pgs)

The Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta (CPLEA) is pleased to announce the publication of its Domestic Violence Toolkit for Landlords. The Kit has been designed for landlords, managers and anyone else who works on-site or has access to residential rental units.
The Tookit includes:

  • Information on how to help prevent domestic violence
  • What to do if it does happen
  • A list of services tenants can call for help
  • A list of agencies to contact for more information about domestic violence
  • A list of resources that will help you learn more about domestic violence.

 
 
CPLEA thanks our partners in this project: Calgary Residential Rental Association, Stop Abuse in Families and the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters as well as all the landlords, property managers and domestic violence agencies that supported the project.
This project was funded by Status of Women Alberta.
 

LawNow Volume 42-4 Mar/Apr 2018

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Tips to grow your new million dollar idea into a thriving business.

Volume 42-4  Mar/Apr 2018

 
 

Featured Articles: Law for Entrepreneurs

Steps to Starting a Business in Alberta
Khadija Zeeshan
Understanding the forms and practical steps for starting a business.
Tax Advice for Starting a Business.
Caitlin Butler
Tax Advice for Starting a Business.
Calgary Lawyer and Entrepreneur Donna Gee Gets Things Done
Brian Seaman
Donna persevered through law school and set up a firm as a single-mother battling cancer.
Protecting Your Invention: Tips from an Intellectual Property Lawyer
Francisco Marquez-Stricker
Leveraging your invention is often just as hard, if not harder, than coming up with the invention.
How to Deal with Bankruptcy as a Small Business Owner
J. Doug Hoyes
Six points to help you understand the process of bankruptcy of a business better.
10 Common Mistakes When Launching a New Business
Vandana Taxali
Many new businesses place legal concerns on the back burner due to time and cost constraints.

Special Report: Poverty and Homelessness

Charter of Rights and Homeless Persons
Linda McKay-Panos
Much work needs to be done if we seek to rely on the Charter for a right to adequate housing.
Greater Electoral Access for the Homeless
Anna Kopec, IRPP
Homeless people should be encouraged to vote and given equal opportunity to do so.
Low Income Ontarians More Prone to Debt Problems
J. Doug Hoyes
Generally, someone files for bankruptcy when something catastrophic happens.

Departments

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Viewpoint
Charles Davison
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New Resources at CPLEA
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LawNow Vol. 42-3 Jan/Feb 2018

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Learning to listen to the voices of children in the justice system…

Volume 42-3  Jan/Feb  2018

 
 

Featured Articles: Children in the Justice System

Finding the Best Ways Forward: Report on the Symposium on Children’s Participation in Justice Processes
John-Paul Boyd
Report on the National Symposium on Children’s Participation in Justice Processes.
Children Witnesses in Criminal Courts: Recognizing Competence and Assessing Credibility
Nicholas Bala
Ending the myth of unreliability of children witnesses in criminal court.
Youth Criminal Justice Act: An Overview
Charles Davison
Understanding how the law responds to young persons who commit criminal offences.
Infants and Family Law: Advice for Parents
Evelyn Wotherspoon and Sonja Lusignan
Pre-verbal children can have lawyers appointed for them with or without parental consent.
The State of Mental Health Treatment for Youth in the Justice System
Lisa Kasper
Improved access to mental health resources benefits both the youth and the general public.
Voices of Children in Parenting Coordination
Francine Cyr and Catherine Quigley
Should children be given a voice in parenting coordination?

Special Report: Tax Reform

Reforming Our Tax System
Chris Sprysak
What Prime Minister Trudeau can learn from the Carter Commission (and his father).
Time for Tax Reform
Michael Dolson
Many assumptions underlying our current tax system appear to be outdated.
The Politicized Complexity of the Canadian Income Tax Act
Matthew Peddie
Tax exemptions, deductions, and credits have become extremely prevalent in Canada.

Departments

BenchPress
Aaida Peerani

Viewpoint
Tasneem Karbani
Tradition Triumphs: A New Guard for Canada’s Supreme Court
New Resources at CPLEA
Lesley Conley

Columns

Criminal Law
Melody Izadi
To Charge or Not to Charge: That is No Longer the Question
Employment Law
Peter Bowal and Thomas D. Brierton
Harassment as a New Workplace Safety Issue
Family Law
Sarah Dargatz
Dispensing With a Parent’s Consent for Counselling For Children
Famous Cases
Peter Bowal and Thomas D. Brierton
Stinchcombe: Crown Disclosure of Criminal Evidence

Human Rights Law
Linda McKay-Panos
Age Discrimination in Alberta Human Rights Legislation: New Developments
Law and Literature
Rob Normey
Orwell on Law, Order and Corruption in Burma
Not-for-Profit 
Peter Broder
Registered Charity Rights and Privileges

CPLEA project helps tenants deal with domestic violence

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The Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta (CPLEA) is pleased to announce a new project to help victims of domestic violence. Funded by the Alberta Status of Women the project will raise awareness of resources and services that landlords can use to prevent and respond to domestic violence on their premises. Click here to view the full release.

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