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Updates in Law
Updates to Alberta’s Court Commercial Case Management (“CCM”) Process
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has recently announced an update to the Commercial Case Management (“CCM”) application. Effective March 2, 2023, the application will now allow counsel to …
Updates to Immigration Student Permit Holders
The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) announced a temporary lift on the cap for the number of hours that post-secondary students are allowed to work off-campus during the academic …
Abolishment of the Law of Adverse Possession in Alberta
The Property Rights Statues Amendment Act, 2022 (“the Act”) has introduced key updates to the Law of Property Act, the Land Titles Act and the Limitations Act. The Act has …
The Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act
On December 15, 2022, the Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act received Royal Assent and came into force. The Act was proposed by UCP leader, Danielle Smith, and the …
New Trustee Act
The revamped Trustee Act will come into force on February 1, 2023. Lawyers practicing in wills and estates will need to understand the impacts of the new legislation and how it will …
Honouring the Legacy of John M. Hope KC
LESA is saddened to hear of the passing of John M. Hope KC on December 28, 2022. John was a long-time LESA supporter and served as faculty for our Intensive …
Remembering the Honourable Laura K. Stevens
LESA wishes to extend our heartfelt condolences to the friends, family, and loved ones of the Honourable Judge Laura K. Stevens who passed away on January 1, 2023. Judge Stevens …
Updates in the Alberta Courts – Renaming Alberta’s Provincial Court
On October 3, 2022, the Alberta government announced that the Provincial Court of Alberta would be renamed to the Alberta Court of Justice. This change was made to reflect the …
Remembering the Honourable Brian Burrows
LESA was saddened to hear of the passing of the Honourable Justice Brian Burrows on November 19, 2022. Justice Burrows was an alumnus of the University of Alberta Faculty of …
Alberta’s New Chief Justice | The Honourable Ritu Khullar
LESA wishes to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Honourable Ritu Khullar who was appointed Alberta’s new top judge by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday, November 28, 2022. Chief …