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Alberta’s New Harassment Tort

LawNow article about the new tort of harassment in Alberta common law.
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Alberta’s New Surrogate Forms

LawNow article describing the June 2022 changes to Alberta's Surrogate Forms when applying for a grant to deal with an estate.
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Alberta’s New Condominium Regulations: Insurance

LawNow article describing Alberta's updated condominium governance regulations (which came into effect on January 1, 2020) as they relate to insurance.
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Alberta’s New Condominium Regulations: Rental deposits

LawNow article describing Alberta's updated condominium governance regulations (which came into effect on January 1, 2020) as they relate to rental deposits.
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Alberta’s Recreational Cannabis Landscape: An overview of restrictions in housing and public spaces

LawNow article discussing recreational cannabis restrictions in housing and public spaces.
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All About Rental Fees (Part 1): Refundable vs non-refundable

This article looks at refundable and non-refundable fees under Alberta’s Residential Tenancies Act.
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All About Rental Fees (Part 2): Parking fees, late payment of rent fees, and lease break fees

This article looks at whether rental fees like parking fees, late payment of rent fees, and lease break fees are legal under Alberta’s Residential Tenancies Act.
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An Overview of Specialized Courts & Restorative Justice at Provincial Court in Edmonton

LawNow article describing Edmonton's Indigenous Court, Mental Health Court and Drug Treatment Court.
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An Update on Short-Term Rentals

LawNow article about Alberta’s short-term rental (and related) regulations.
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Après un Incendie

En tant que propriétaire ou locataire, avez-vous des questions sur vos droits et responsabilités après un incendie ? Cette ressource vous aidera à répondre à vos questions les plus fréquentes.
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Last Update: 2019

Après une Inondation

En tant que propriétaire ou locataire, avez-vous des questions sur vos droits et responsabilités après une inondation ? Cette ressource vous aidera à répondre à vos questions les plus fréquentes.
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Last Update: 2019

Assurance-emploi et perte d’emploi

Fiche d'info décrivant l'assurance-emploi, y compris les personnes éligibles et comment déposer une demande.
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Last Update: 2023

Assurer l’éducation en français: les Franco-Albertains et leurs droits linguistiques

Article sur les droits lingustiques des Franco-Albertains
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Bad Behaviour at Work

Series of LawNow articles describing bad behaviour at work and what the judge decided.
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Ban on Conversion Therapy FAQs

20 FAQs and answers about Canada's ban on conversion therapy, including important definitions and the related criminal offences.
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Ban on Conversion Therapy in Canada

Info sheet providing a brief explanation of Canada's ban on conversion therapy, including what it is and the criminal offences. Also available in French.
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Last Update: 2022

Ban on Conversion Therapy in Canada Poster

11"x17" poster providing an overview of Canada's ban on conversion therapy, including the criminal offences. Also available in French.
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Last Update: 2022

Ban on Conversion Therapy in Canada Video

Three-minute animated take on Canada's ban on conversion therapy, including what it is and the criminal offences. Also available in French.
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Ban on Conversion Therapy in Canada: What does the ban on Conversion Therapy mean to me?

A series of personal essays on LawNow describing what the ban on conversion therapy means to different people, including the faith, academic and cisgender perspectives.
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Ban on Conversion Therapy in Canada: A panel discussion

Recorded webinar featuring a panel discussing the political, legal, psychosocial, youth and lived experience perspectives on Canada's ban on conversion therapy.
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Bankruptcy

FAQs and answers about federal bankruptcy laws, including information on debt control, options besides declaring bankruptcy and declaring bankruptcy.
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Bankruptcy Basics

Info sheet about seven things you need to know before filing for bankruptcy, including information on process and duties to fulfill as a bankrupt.
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Last Update: 2020

Becoming a Registered Charity

This workbook provides information on how to become a registered charity and how to maintain your registered charity status under the Income Tax Act.
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Last Update: 2010

Before you Buy: Understanding Condo Finances

Booklet about condominium finances for buyers, including tips on document requests and financial document review.
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Last Update: 2020

Being a Guarantor

Info sheet about being a guarantor (someone who agrees to repay another person's debt), plus information on secured and unsecured debt.
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Last Update: 2020

Being a Personal Representative

Booklet with detailed legal information about a Personal Representative's responsibilities under a Will.
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Last Update: 2020

Being an Agent

Booklet with detailed legal information about an Agent's responsibilities when making personal decisions for someone under a Personal Directive.
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Last Update: 2019

Being an Attorney Under an Enduring Power of Attorney

Booklet with detailed legal information about an Attorney's responsibilities when making financial decisions for someone under an Enduring Power of Attorney.
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Last Update: 2020

Believe It or Not Tenancy Questions

LawNow article about the most memorable tenancy questions from radon testing, criminal record checks, crystal meth, video surveillance to rent decreases.
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Bicycle Law in Alberta

LawNow article describing the rules for cyclists in Alberta.
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