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Bills on Access to Information, national security measures to cap spring sitting of Parliament

By | June 27, 2017

The Canadian government  plans to amend the legislation on Access to Information and national security. The planned amendments include giving the information commissioner the power to order release of government records and ensuring the access law applies to the offices of the prime minister, cabinet members and administrative institutions that support Parliament and the courts. The bill to…

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Bill C-6 and changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act

By | June 21, 2017

Bill C-6, an act amending Canada’s Citizenship Act, has received Royal Assent and is now law. Under the new legislation, permanent residents of Canada may apply for citizenship sooner than previously. However, it should be noted that some of the measures contained in the legislation will not come into force until later this year or early 2018, while…

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An unconscious person can’t consent to sex, Liberals confirm in Criminal Code cleanup

By | June 12, 2017

An unconscious person cannot consent to sexual activity; the government has confirmed in new legislation that aims to update Canada’s Criminal Code. Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould tabled the multi-pronged bill, which cleans out so-called “zombie” laws and expands provisions for sexual assault complainants. The bill introduces a series of amendments to clarify and strengthen the sexual assault and…

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Youth Court Judge Demands Improved Access to Justice for Vulnerable

By | June 5, 2017

Access to Justice was at its finest depiction in Alberta recently. As a last resort to help the very vulnerable in our society, Alberta Youth Court Judge Steve Lipton summoned the media into the courtroom on a case relating to lack of services and support for an indigenous boy. At play are very complex issues of…

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New Accessibility Laws Should Address Employment, Inclusive Buildings, Transport: Report

By | May 31, 2017

Public consultations on Canada’s first national law for disabled people have identified high unemployment rates, inaccessible buildings and barriers in transportation as some of the key issues that need to be addressed. The report was released by the federal government on Monday, May 29, 2017 summarizing eight months of consultations held with 6000 Canadians and…

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Mandatory License suspensions struck down in Alberta Court of Appeal

By | May 26, 2017

The Alberta Court of Appeal handed down its decision last week, striking down the current law that indefinite license suspensions be imposed when a person is charged with an impaired driving offence. The mandatory license suspension law, which was struck down in a majority ruling on May 18, 2017, stated that anyone charged with an…

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Quarry Park Law to Host Free Wills & Estates Seminar on June 22, 2017

By | May 25, 2017

Quarry Park Law will be hosting another free public legal seminar in Calgary on Thursday, June 22nd from 7-8pm at McKenzie Towne Hall (40 McKenzie Towne Blvd. SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 4X5) The Wills & Estates seminar titled Planning for Death & Disability will cover a variety of topics including: Definitions, differences and important considerations…

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Random breath testing would not violate Charter rights: constitutional expert

By | May 23, 2017

The Liberal government introduced Bill C-46, which includes new powers for police and harsher penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, in the House of Commons last month alongside their long-awaited plan to legalize marijuana for recreational use. The bill was expected to come up for second reading on Friday, May 19…

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Flashback to 2013: Flooding and your homeowner’s insurance policy

By | May 15, 2017

The ongoing flooding disaster in BC, Ontario and Quebec reminds us to check our homeowner’s insurance policies. It is a good idea to call your insurance representative or broker and ask them what kind of water damage is covered – and what is not – and what might be available as an additional rider. Significant…

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Future Surrogacy fees awarded for loss of ability to bear children

By | April 25, 2017

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of British Columbia has awarded $100,000.00 to a plaintiff who, severely injured in a head-on collision, had lost the ability to procreate. It is suspected that an intoxicated driver was speeding in the oncoming lane and collided with the plaintiff’s vehicle. Three people were killed at the scene,…

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