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Nouveaux parents vidéo

Vidéo animée de 10 minutes sur les questions juridiques auxquelles sont confrontés les nouveaux parents, notamment pendant la grossesse, l'accouchement et l'éducation de l'enfant.
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Oaknet

Oaknet.ca is an excellent source of legal information on topics of interest to older Canadians.
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Obtenir une lettre d’homologation ou d’administration en Alberta

Livret contenant des informations juridiques détaillées sur les différents types de lettres d'homologation et d'administration et sur la manière de les demander en Alberta.
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Last Update: 2023

Obtention du consentement pour qu’un enfant aille en counseling

Si vous souhaitez inscrire votre enfant à un programme de conseil, vous devez obtenir le consentement écrit des autres tuteurs ou une décision de justice vous autorisant à donner seul...
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Last Update: 2024

Occupational Health and Safety

FAQs and answers about occupational health and safety laws in Alberta, including joint health and safety committees and health and safety representatives.
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OHS: A Safety Coordinator’s Perspective

LawNow article describing eight things workers should (and hopefully already) know about occupational health and safety laws in Alberta.
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Ordonnances de protections d’urgence

Fiche d'info sur les ordonnances de protection d'urgence en Alberta, y compris sur les personnes qui peuvent en obtenir une et sur la manière de présenter une demande.
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Last Update: 2023

Organ Donation

FAQs and answers about living donors and donations on death.
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Overtime

FAQs and answers about overtime under Alberta's Employment Standards Code, including who is entitled to overtime and how it is calculated.
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Owning a New condo: The Developer Turnover Process

Booklet covering the condominium developer turnover process and a checklist of documents that the developer must provide to the first elected board.
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Last Update: 2021

Owning Property with Someone Else

Recorded webinar answering common questions about owning property with someone else, including the pros and cons of different types of co-ownership.
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Parenting & Guardianship articles

Series of LawNow articles about parenting and guardianship topics, including shared parenting, COVID-19 and parenting, and relocations with children.
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Parenting Time and Contact Video

Ten-minute animated overview of parenting legal issues after a separation or divorce, including parenting plans, and parenting and contact orders.
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Partage d’images intimes d’une personne sans son consentement

Fiche info décrivant le droit pénal interdisant la diffusion d'images intimes sans le consentement de la personne montrée.
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Last Update: 2023

Partage des biens

Livret fournissant des renseignements juridiques détaillés et des conseils pratiques sur le partage des biens en Alberta lorsqu'une relation prend fin.
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Last Update: 2021

Partage des biens vidéo

Vidéo animée de dix minutes sur la façon de diviser les biens en Alberta lorsqu'une relation prend fin.
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Pay

FAQs and answers about pay under Alberta's Employment Standards Code, including minimum wage, deductions, and raises.
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PayDay Loans

Info sheet about pay day loans, including information on fees, repayment, cancellation and lender practices.
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Last Update: 2020

Pet Agreement

Sample agreement containing examples of what can be covered by a pet agreement. It should be adapted to fit your particular situation.
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Last Update: 2020

Pet Agreement for Rental Properties Fillable Form

Sample agreement (with a fillable form) containing examples of what can be covered by a pet agreement. It should be adapted to fit your particular situation.
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Last Update: 2020

Pet Resume

Sample pet resume with examples to highlight your pet's best attributes and show that you are a responsible pet owner when renting.
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Last Update: 2020

Plan Your Own Funeral

Webpage on OakNet with an overview of planning your own funeral.
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Planifier son départ

Fiche d'info donnant des conseils pratiques à une personne qui envisage de quitter une relation abusive.
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Last Update: 2023

Planning for Incapacity

Info sheet about how to plan for incapacity, including what is mental capacity and legal tools available when you no longer have capacity to make decisions.
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Last Update: 2021

Planning for the Future

Info sheet overview of legal tools for planning for the future, including Personal Directives, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Wills.
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Last Update: 2020

Planning for things no one wants to talk about

LawNow article highlighting the importance of advance care planning - making plans for who will make your personal decisions when you no longer can.
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Planning to Leave an Abusive Relationship

Info sheet providing practical tips for someone planning to leave an abusive relationships.
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Last Update: 2021

Pre Possession Issues

This booklet is an overview of deposits, occupancy fees and other potential issues that may arise when purchasing a new or conversion condo.
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Last Update: 2020

Privacy and Medical Information in the Workplace

LawNow article about balancing an employer's right to know about illness or disability and an employee's right to privacy.
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Privacy Issues at Work

Recorded webinar answering common questions about privacy issues at work.
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