ACC Alberta serves more than1400 In-house counsel in the province by offering educational programs, networking opportunities and resources to in-house lawyers in Alberta. The chapter's educational events address topics such as litigation issues, project management and career development, among others. The chapter also hosts networking events around professional interests to support our local community of in-house colleagues. To learn more about ACC and the Alberta chapter, please contact Heather MacKay, ACC Alberta Chapter Director
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Obligation To Provide Prayer Space and Breaks As A Religious Accommodation?
The Alberta courts found that a private school discriminated against two students by not allowing them to pray at school. This decision is a good…
Capital Gains Tax Increase: Impact on Planning
The Canadian Federal Budget was tabled on 16 April 2024. It included, among other things, a proposal to increase the capital gains inclusion rate for…
La Cour suprême du Canada confirme certains droits collectifs autochtones protégés par la Charte
Le 28 mars 2024, la Cour suprême du Canada (la « CSC ») a rendu sa décision tant attendue dans l’affaire Dickson c. Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, au…
Coalition to Reduce Auto Size Hazards (C.R.A.S.H)
The Coalition to Reduce Auto Size Hazards (C.R.A.S.H.) is an initiative launched in August 2022 by an Ontario-wide coalition of 16 road safety and…
SCC Bulletin 18-04-2024
(40921) Yoo Seok Chung aka Paul Chung v. His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia (B.C.) (Civil) (By Leave) Charter — Right…
Episode 62: Embracing openness and mastering resilience in entrepreneurship
In this Episode, Heather and Sylvia explore the importance of openness, a willingness to be receptive to new experiences, as an essential trait for…
Canada’s 2024 Federal Budget: Trade & Customs Impact
On April 16, 2024, the Government of Canada presented its 2024 Federal Budget (Budget 2024). In Chapter 7, “Protecting Canadians and Defending…
Budget fédéral 2024 : Des mesures fiscales qui s'inscrivent dans un nouveau paysage électoral
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Quebec Adopts New Bill to Tackle Psychological Harassment and Sexual Violence in the Workplace
On March 27, 2024, Bill 42, An Act to prevent and fight psychological harassment and sexual violence in the workplace (Act), was sanctioned by the…
CLC Adjudicators Can Easlily Order Substantial Indemnity Costs in Unjust Dismissal Cases.
In Amer v Shaw Communications (2023 FCA 237 ) Justice Gleason of the Federal Court of Appeal ruled that it is appropriate for an adjudicator under…
The Canadian Mortgage Charter: a 2024 Uplift
In the 2023 Fall Economic Statement, the Government of Canada announced the Canadian Mortgage Charter ("Charter"), which requires Federally regulated…
Disposing of private company shares - I don’t want these shares anymore
What do you do if you hold shares in a private company that you no longer want? Divesting shares in a private company can be more challenging than…
Alberta revises reporting process for privacy breaches in the private sector
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta ("OIPC") has updated its procedure for processing privacy breach notifications…
Clean energy tax incentives in Budget 2024
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, tabled the Liberal government’s eighth budget on April 16, 2024…
Budget 2024 proposes new reforms to combat financial crime in Canada
The federal government’s Budget [PDF] 2024, released on April 16, 2024, contains a number of initiatives and legislative reforms aimed at combatting…
How the women of NAV CANADA inspire inclusivity in aviation
Application for exemption to allow for the transfer of licenses to Northway Aviation LP (Northway LP) - licensee entered into agreement to sell its…
Canadian airline market on path to consolidation, raising risk of higher fares
Application by Bradley Air Services Limited c.o.b. First Air and Canadian North (applicant), on behalf of itself and Lynden Air Cargo, LLC c.o.b…
Vente d’une entreprise de distribution d’assurances : mettre toutes les chances de son côté
Le marché fragmenté de la distribution d’assurances au Canada continue de faire l’objet d’un grand volume d’activités de fusion et acquisition (« F&A…
Canada’s 2024 Federal Budget: The Time Is Now ... to Lock in Lower Tax Rates
Tax practitioners will be busy in the coming weeks. Usually, in the lead-up to the issuance of the Federal Budget, released this year on April 16…
Navigating the Legal Landscape of AI | Bennett Jones
Bennett Jones welcomed the opportunity to present a practical, opportunity and risk focused approach to the governance of Artificial Intelligence…
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ACC Alberta 1-Day Conference:Elevate Your In-house Practice: Sharpen Your Skills and Shape Your Career
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM MST
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