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Canadian Legal System

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Cannabis in Condos and Rentals

FAQs and answers about growing and using cannabis in a condo or rental unit.
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Cannabis in the Workplace

FAQs and answers about laws around cannabis at work, including smoking cannabis, cannabis impairment and consumption of medical cannabis.
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CASL Charities and Not For Profit Top Ten Tips

List of the top 10 things charities and not-for-profits need to do to comply with Canada's Anti-Spam law.
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Last Update: 2015

Ce qu’il faut savoir si vous perdez votre emploi

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Last Update: 2023

Ce que vous devriez savoir au sujet des contrats de téléphonie cellulaire

Fiche info sur les contrats de téléphonie mobile, y compris les conditions contractuelles requises et les règles applicables aux fournisseurs de services.
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Last Update: 2023

Child Support

Over 20 FAQs and answers about child support in Alberta after separation or divorce, including how to calculate and enforce, and retroactive child support.
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Child Support Myths

A series of LawNow articles discussing common myths Albertans may have about child support, including how it is calculated and agreeing not to pay it.
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Child Welfare: Becoming A Private Guardian for a Child

Info sheet describing the process for becoming a private guardian for a child when Alberta Children's Services is involved.
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Last Update: 2017

Child Welfare: Court Seating Chart and Tips for CFYEA Hearings

Info sheet with a seating chart and tips for hearings under Alberta's Child, Family and Youth Enhancement Act.
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Child Welfare: I Do Not Agree With a Decision Made By Children’s Services

Info sheet providing information about your options if you do not agree with a decision made by Alberta Children's Services.
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Child Welfare: I Have Been Contacted by Children’s Services

Info sheet on what to do if Alberta Children's Services contacts you about a child in your home or care.
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Child Welfare: My Child is Abusing Drugs

Info sheet describing how to apply for a Protection Order under the Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Act if your child is abusing drugs or alcohol.
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Child Welfare: Parent or Guardian?

Info sheet defining a parent and a guardian under Alberta laws.
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Child Welfare: Someone Is Trying to Become a Guardian of My Child

Info sheet on opposing a private guardianship order if someone is applying to become your child's private guardian under Alberta's Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act.
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Child Welfare: What Happens If a Child is Apprehended

Chart showing the process of what happens when a child is apprehended by Alberta Children's Services.
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Children and Parenting after Leaving an Abusive Relationship

Info sheet describing legal issues around parenting and children if you are leaving an abusive relationship.
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Clare’s Law

Info sheet describing Clare's Law, including what it is and how Albertans at risk of domestic violence can get information about potentially harmful intimate partners.
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Last Update: 2021

Collection Agencies

Info sheet covering illegal collection agency practices and information on agreements with debt repayment agencies.
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Last Update: 2020

Collection and Debt Repayment

FAQs and answers about debt, collection agencies and debt repayment agencies.
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Condo Law – Board Conduct

Board members must follow standards of conduct in running the condo corporation, this tip sheet explains what those standards are.
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Last Update: 2020

Condo Law – Bylaws

Bylaws govern condominiums, if you are a condo owner or a condo board member, this tip sheet outlines what you need to know about bylaws.
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Condo Law – Bylaws are Not Being Followed

Condo board members have the power to enforce the condo corporation's bylaws, these are steps they can take if the bylaws are not followed.
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Condo Law – Documents 101

If you are on a condo board, you should understand the condo documents outlined in this tipsheet and the information they contain.
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Condo Law – Election to Board

A condo board of directors (known as the board) is a group of individuals. This booklet answers some FAQs about condo boards
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