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General Holidays & Holiday Pay

FAQs and answers about general holidays and holiday pay under Alberta's Employment Standards Code, including what are general holidays and calculating holiday pay.
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Get consent for a child to attend counselling

If you want to enrol your child in counselling, you must have written consent from the other guardians or a court order allowing you alone to give consent.
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Last Update: 2024

Getting a Grant of Probate

Recorded webinar answering common questions about getting a grant of probate in Alberta.
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Getting a Grant of Probate or Administration

Booklet with detailed legal information about the different types of grants and how to apply for them in Alberta.
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Last Update: 2022

Getting Your Security Deposit Back

LawNow article for tenants on how to get their security deposit back.
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Gimme Shelter: Housing Law in Canada

LawNow article covering significant developments in housing law in Canada and Alberta.
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Going to a Legal Clinic in Alberta

Learn about the legal clinics in Alberta.  Find legal help near you at https://www.cplea.ca/legalhelp/
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Going to Civil Court

Info sheet describing 10 things you should know before going to civil court in Alberta.
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Last Update: 2022

Going to Family Docket Court in Alberta – Video

Eight-minute overview of 12 things you should know before going to Family Docket Court in Alberta.
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Going to the Police about an Abusive Relationship

Info sheet with information about making a criminal complaint about an abusive partner, Victims' Services, and peace bonds.
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Last Update: 2021

Got Debt Problems

Info sheet outlining what happens when you do not pay your bills and steps you can take to deal with debt.
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Last Update: 2020

Got Debt?

Recorded webinar featuring Money Mentors and The Alberta Debtor Support Project, with expert tips on dealing with debt issues and available resources.
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Grandparents & Grandchildren

Booklet for grandparents who want to know more about their options for staying in or regaining contact with their grandchildren in Alberta.
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Guide To Commonly Used Condo Terms

Info sheet about commonly used terms when buying a condominium.
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Last Update: 2020

Guide: Vers la responsabilisations

Présente le concept de responsabilisation et de transparence, communique de bonnes pratiques en matière de responsabilisation et de transparence.
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Last Update: 2011

Handling Disputes with Owners & Tenants

Info sheet for condominium boards for dealing with disputes, including steps they can take to resolve them.
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Last Update: 2020

Harassment at Work

Recorded webinar answering common questions about what is harassment at work and how to deal with it.
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Having Problems with another Tenant?

LawNow article covering whether renting laws apply to tenants sharing living space with their landlord.
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Heading into Alberta’s Great Outdoors This Summer? Passes and permits to know about

LawNow article about camping permits, park passes, hunting and fishing licenses, off highway vehicle permits and boating licenses in Alberta.
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Help with Debt Alberta

Guided pathway with a series of questions for Albertans struggling with debt and looking for help.
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Help with Finances when Leaving an Abusive Relationship

Info sheet with information on options for financial help if you leave an abusive relationship, including government benefits, and partner, spousal and child support.
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Last Update: 2021

Here are Some Things to Consider Before you Host your Holiday Party

LawNow article with brief tips on guest stays on a rental property.
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High Ratio vs. Conventional Mortgages

LawNow article discussing how the courts deal with foreclosures depending on whether you have a high ratio, insured mortgage or a conventional mortgage.
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History and Development of Unions in Canada

FAQs and answers about the history and development of unions in Canada, both pre and post WWII.
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Hit the Gas!

LawNow article for youth about driving in Alberta, including how to get a learner's license and full driver's license.
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Hoarding and Tenancy

Info sheet about how to deal with hoarding in rental situations.
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Last Update: 2024

Hoarding and Tenancy Situations

LawNow article discussing hoarding behaviours in rentals and the duty to accommodate tenant hoarding.
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Hours of Work FAQ

FAQs and answers about hours of work under Alberta's Employment Standards Code, including rest periods and limits on length of shifts.
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Houseless Encampments: A political or legal issue?

LawNow article about provincial and municipal laws that apply to houseless encampments.
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Housing Affordability in Canada: The Vancouver and Toronto Experience

LawNow article about housing affordability issues in Vancouver and Toronto including changes in taxation and rent control.
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