Alberta Law

• Alberta politicians making final pandemic decisions — instead of Hinshaw — violated Health Act: judge

  'The delegation of her final decision-making authority to cabinet is not permitted by Section 29 of the Public Health Act,' Justice B.E. Romaine wrote.

  Politics

  Aug 1, 2023
  
• Calgary woman seeking ‘narrow, individual exemption’ over Alberta opioid restrictions

  The province's new standards require service providers to refrain from prescribing opioids for at-home use unless approved by a medical director.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2023
  
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• Alberta law society votes to keep continuing education rule following petition against Indigenous culture course 

  This means lawyers practicing in Alberta will still have to take mandated continuing education courses.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2023
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• Smith says no COVID-19 pardons because Canadian system doesn’t work like the U.S.

  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is no longer pursuing amnesty for COVID-19 health-rule violators because Canada doesn't work that way.

  Politics

  Jan 16, 2023
• Alberta Crown prosecutor strike averted as province commits to negotiations

  The Alberta Crown Attorneys' Association said the province has heard its concerns and has agreed to make compensation changes and negotiate first steps of a framework agreement.

  Crime

  May 2, 2022
• Alberta Indigenous grandma pursues lifelong dream to become a lawyer

  Kokum Anita Cardinal-Stewart always wanted to become a lawyer, but she had kids very young and life got in the way. Finally, she decided pursue her dream and inspire others.

  Features

  Apr 28, 2022
• Disclosing Hinshaw’s COVID-19 restriction discussions won’t affect cabinet confidentiality: expert

  In her decision delivered Tuesday, a Calgary judge said a 'strong countervailing public interest exists' in the disclosure of Hinshaw's answers regarding cabinet COVID discussions.

  Health

  Apr 27, 2022
• Former Alberta justice minister Jonathan Denis found in contempt of court

  A former Alberta justice minister has been found in contempt of court for threatening to sue a plaintiff in the middle of her testimony in a civil trial.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2022
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• Suspended Alberta justice minister says he called police chief to check he wasn’t being profiled

  Madu said he did not phone Edmonton police Chief Dale McFee to get the $300 distracted driving ticket cancelled, but understands why people could have concerns about the call. 

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2022
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• ‘Deliberate and wilful’: Calgary judge finds pastor, cafe owner guilty of flouting COVID rules

  An Alberta judge has found a Calgary pastor, his brother and a café owner guilty of contempt for deliberately violating COVID-19 health orders.

  Crime

  Jun 28, 2021