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  • 62104.06
    This paper examines challenges facing landlords and condominium corporations following the legalization of cannabis. It considers the legislative framework of the Residential Tenancies Act and the Condominium Property Act, and then discusses considerations for implementing and enforcing a prohibition of cannabis in rental units and condominiums. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 2018 Pot Topics: Legalization of Cannabis program.
  • 62104.05
    This paper discusses the legal framework for workplace drug and alcohol policies. It examines common issues that arise in relation to managing the risks associated with cannabis and other drug use in the workplace. It also provides practical considerations for implementing and enforcing drug and alcohol policies. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 2018 Pot Topics: Legalization of Cannabis program.
  • 62099.06
    This paper examines the appeal mechanisms in Alberta’s environmental legislation, including the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, the Water Act, and the Public Lands Act. It discusses the elements to the appeal process, such as: the parties, public notices, statements of concern, notices of appeal, mediations, hearings, and costs. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Environmental Law: Key Strategies for Everyday Practice program in Edmonton on October 17, 2018 and in Calgary on October 24, 2018.  
  • 62099.01
    This introduction to environmental law contains three papers, each highlighting a different topic related to environmental law. The first paper provides a general introduction to environmental law issues that may arise in practice. It gives an overview of jurisdictional issues related to environmental law and reviews applicable legislation. It also discusses a few of the key principles in environmental law. The second paper deals with regulatory offences. It reviews the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, including penalties and appeal mechanisms. Finally, the third paper highlights federal legislation that may be encountered in environmental law matters, such as the Fisheries Act, Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, Canadian Environmental Protection Act, and the Migratory Birds Convention Act. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Environmental Law: Key Strategies for Everyday Practice program in Edmonton on October 17, 2018 and in Calgary on October 24, 2018.
  • 62070.03
    This paper provides a case study approach to pre-trial considerations in sexual assault cases. It begins with a short factual scenario that is then used as the framework to discuss key pre-trial considerations. It discusses the following cases: R v O’Connor, R v Mills, R v McNeil, and R v Quesnelle. It also reviews the two-stage test for ordering the production of documents. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Criminal Procedure Fundamentals program in Calgary on September 21, 2018 and in Edmonton on September 28, 2018.  
  • 62070.01
    This paper offers suggestions for what to do when receiving an unexpected call from a client in custody. Points discussed include addressing privacy considerations, responding to a client with special needs, speaking to the arresting officer, explaining the right to silence to a detained client, and dealing with release. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Criminal Procedure Fundamentals program in Calgary on September 21, 2018 and in Edmonton on September 28, 2018.  
  • 62091.05
    This paper is complimentary.
  • 62091.03
    This paper is complimentary.
  • 62091.02
    This paper is complimentary.
  • 62091.01
    This paper is complimentary.
  • 62084.09
    This paper discusses the implications of Bill C-46 and the new drug-impaired driving law. It examines Canada’s current impaired driving laws, and then reviews the proposed amendments to the Criminal Code in Bill C-46. It discusses prohibited blood-drug concentrations, roadside drug testing, and the challenges associated with testing for marijuana impairment. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Legalization of Marijuana program in Edmonton on May 17, 2018 and in Calgary on May 24, 2018.