The rights of grandparents to have contact with their grandchildren is becoming an increasingly significant legal issue in Alberta. As family dynamics evolve and cases of estrangement, separation, or the death of parent become more common, questions around the legal standing of grandparents and their rights under the law have gained greater attention within the courts in Alberta. Explore the current legal framework governing grandparents’ contact rights, key case law developments, and the process by which grandparents can seek contact through the courts.

This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on May 13, 2025. Total running time is 47 minutes.