ALRI welcomes its newest student researcher Cailey Severson. Take a few minutes and get to know Cailey. Why did you pursue a career in law? I decided to get a legal education because I wanted to help people who I felt were left behind and disadvantaged in society. I believe that as an advocate, I can use my skills and education to push for legal changes that benefit people who have been disadvantaged. I [...]

The Alberta Law Reform Institute [ALRI] is seeking applications for two Board positions. ALRI is committed to advancing just and effective laws for Albertans. The Board meets for one half day each month to discuss proposals for law reform and provide governance. Most meetings are by video conference with two in-person meetings per year when circumstances permit. The anticipated time commitment is 50-80 hours per year. Board members may also serve on sub-committees. Board members are [...]

Our consultation deadline for our law reform project on Alberta's Personal Property Security Act has been extended to June 1, 2021. The Alberta Personal Property Security Act [PPSA] came into force in 1990 and produced a significant improvement in secured transactions in Alberta by removing many of the restrictions and limitations that prevented the use of secured credit. Since 1990, it has become clear that several areas of the law are in need of reform. Online [...]