2024
As we bid farewell to 2024, let’s take a moment to celebrate all the amazing accomplishments at CPLEA this year! It’s been a year to remember, from launching a range of fresh new resources to hosting engaging webinars that tackled your pressing legal questions on various topics. Explore all the exciting highlights from the past year at CPLEA, and stay tuned for even more exciting resources and webinars coming your way in 2025!
Legal Resources: How-To Guides
In January, we rolled out a collection of How-To guides created to tackle the legal side of everyday life.
Whether you were dreading a hard conversation with your employer or you needed to talk to a neighbour about an odour. These handy guides were created to provide information about how to handle some of these everyday legal issues.
A clear, concise demand letter can resolve disputes quickly. Use these tips to address someone who legally owes you something.
Honest, respectful conversations can solve workplace issues. These tips make discussing concerns with your boss less stressful.
Encounter an issue with an online seller? Use these tips to navigate disputes and resolve problems with online purchases.
A neighbour’s odour can disrupt your day. Use these tips to handle the situation respectfully and find a solution together.
Law In Life
In March, we launched our brand new “Law In Life” series.
This four-part video series dove into the complexities of daily legal challenges! The videos featured the law from the lives of a student, a parent, a senior, and a young professional.
Check out these videos and many more at CPLEA TV.
This video features the law in the life of a student in Alberta. It explores how employment standards, traffic safety laws, cosmetic regulations, and education laws might affect the life of a high school student.
This video features the law in the life of a retired senior in Alberta. It explores how human rights laws, employment laws, privacy laws, and government benefit programs all affect the life of a grandfather.
This video features the law in the life of a mom in Alberta. It explores how employment standards, family law, vehicle laws, insurance law, and property rights all affect the life of a mom who is a co-parent.
This video features the law in the life of a young professional in Alberta. It explores employment law, tenancy regulations, the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, the Tax Act, Animal Protection Act, condominium bylaws, and Alberta’s Food Regulations.
Spring Webinar Series
Throughout the Spring, we hosted six webinars covering various legal topics. Each webinar featured a panel discussion with experienced legal professionals aimed at answering Albertans’ most pressing legal questions on a variety of topics.
All the webinars can be watched on CPLEA TV!
This webinar discussed what they are, what you can include in them and when to make one.
This webinar discussed who can apply for AISH, what to include in your application and who can help you apply.
This webinar discussed common rental problems, the RTDRS process and where to go for more help.
This webinar discussed how to pay and collect child support, the Maintenance Enforcement Program and dealing with child support issues.
This webinar discussed who can take maternity and parental leaves, an employee and employer’s obligations and Employment Insurance benefits.
This webinar discussed things to think about before, during and after buying a home in Alberta.
New Website: Family Law In Alberta
In September, we proudly launched Family Law in Alberta, a brand-new website designed to make the often overwhelming world of family law more accessible and approachable. This resource was created to support Albertans through every stage of family life — whether you’re entering a new relationship, planning for children, or navigating a separation or divorce. With clear, practical information, the website is here to guide Albertans through the many aspects of family law.
Stay tuned this year for the launch of the website’s French edition! In partnership with L’Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Alberta (AJEFA), we’re excited to bring this essential family law resource to francophone Albertans, ensuring access to clear and understandable legal information in both official languages.
Fall Webinar Series
Throughout November, we hosted three engaging webinars that covered various legal topics and answered some pressing legal questions. Each session featured knowledgeable legal professionals who provided expert insights on the topic and addressed questions on the featured topics.
All the webinars can be watched on CPLEA TV!
Thinking about selling your home? Learn about emerging trends in Alberta’s hot housing market, legal requirements, and how to sell a home smoothly.
Do you know someone at risk of eviction? Whether you’re currently facing an eviction or supporting someone through one, this session will equip you with information and resources to navigate the situation.
Ever wonder about how criminal sentencing works in Alberta? Discover how courts determine sentences and the factors influencing sentencing decisions.
In 2024, LawNow featured 50 insightful articles covering a wide range of legal topics. Here are the top 4 most popular articles of the year!
Why Is Canada a Bilingual Country?
Myrna El Fakhry Tuttle
Canada has two official languages: French and English. We always wonder why.
Having problems with another tenant
Judy Feng
Here’s what you can do if you have problems with another tenant.
What is an offence under Alberta’s renting laws?
Judy Feng
Service Alberta can receive and investigate complaints about and issue fines for renting offences described in the Residential Tenancies Act.
Privacy and Medical Information in the Workplace
Myrna El Fakhry Tuttle
Here’s what you can do if you have problems with another tenant.
Dive into these top articles and explore the rest of our 2024 collection!
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