CPLEA leads workshops for frontline service providers, teachers, librarians, and other service providers.
Helping Clients with Landlord and Tenant Issues
October 7, 2021 @ 10AM | Zoom
This session will help community workers and intermediaries to learn more about common landlord and tenant problems and where to refer clients for further help.
Human Rights in the Workplace: Termination of Employment
October 20, 2021 @ 10AM | Zoom
Co-presented with the Workers’ Resource Centre, this session will discuss human rights laws and issues around termination of employment in a non-union setting. Look for part three of this series in November.
Meet CPLEA
October 25, 2021 @ 2PM | Zoom
In celebration of Access to Justice Week, this session will introduce participants to the different public legal information resources offered by the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta (CPLEA).
Finding Reliable Legal Information: When Google gives too many answers
October 27, 2021 @ 10AM | Zoom
In celebration of Access to Justice Week, this session will provide participants with helpful tips on how to search for relevant and accurate legal information without getting lost on the web. And Alberta Law Libraries will be joining us!
Human Rights in the Workplace: Resolving Disputes
November 16, 2021 @ 10AM | Zoom
Co-presented with the Workers’ Resource Centre, this session will discuss the laws and options for resolving disputes around human rights issues in the workplace.
Domestic Violence and the Law: Panel of Resources
November 18, 2021 @ 10AM | Zoom
November is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This session will provide participants with information on the laws and legal services related to Domestic Violence in Alberta.
Housing Law Resources
November 22, 2021 @ 10AM | Zoom
November 22nd is National Housing Day! This session will help participants learn about resources and services related to housing law in Alberta.
Got Debt?
January 12, 2022 @ 10AM | Zoom
This session will inform participants about:
- The different types of debt
- Different resolution options
- Resources for getting help with personal debt situations
Planning for the Future: Mental Capacity
January 19, 2022 @ 10AM | Zoom
This session will provide participants with information on:
- The spectrum of mental capacity
- The assessment of mental capacity
- Planning for incapacity and decision-making options
Planning for the Future: Making a Will
February 2, 2022 @ 10AM | Zoom
This session will provide participants with information on the different types of wills and the process and considerations around making a will.
Planning for the Future: Personal Directives and Powers of Attorney
February 16, 2022 @ 10AM | Zoom
This session will inform participants on personal directives and powers of attorney. We will talk about processes and the various elements to consider.
Legal Info vs. Legal Advice
February 24, 2022 @ 10AM | Zoom
This session will help participants to:
- Distinguish between legal information and legal advice
- Identify client’s legal issues
- Find reliable sources of legal information
Planning for the Future: Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act
March 2, 2022 @ 10AM | Zoom
This session will provide participants with information about the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act, from decision-making to protective measures to capacity assessments.
Helping Clients with Landlord and Tenant Issues
March 16, 2022 @ 2PM | Zoom
This session will help community workers and intermediaries to learn more about common landlord and tenant problems and where to refer clients for further help.
Family Law Update: The Divorce Act one year later
April 6, 2022 @ 10AM | Zoom
Changes to Canada’s Divorce Act were enacted a year ago. Where are we now? This session will take participants through the changes, what they have meant for Albertans and how they have been implemented.
Meet CPLEA
May 18, 2022 @ 2PM | Zoom
This session will introduce participants to the different public legal information resources offered by the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta (CPLEA).
Helping Clients with Landlord and Tenant Issues
June 2, 2022 @ 10AM | Zoom
This session will help community workers and intermediaries to learn more about common landlord and tenant problems and where to refer clients for further help.
Check out CPLEA TV for on-demand videos on various legal topics.