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. Modern online banking, ecommerce and ambiguities in the law contribute to the need for reform. The PPSA also did not anticipate [...]

ALRI is honoured to announce that Carly Fox, Matthew Woodley, and Cal Johnson Q.C. have joined its Board of Directors. Carly Fox is a member of the Kainai Nation in southern Alberta. She is a partner at Fox Fraser LLP located in Redwood Meadows, AB. Carly represents First Nations governments and organizations in relation to specific claims, governance, negotiations, and litigation. Carly has a law degree from the University of Victoria. She was called to [...]

The Alberta Law Reform Institute says goodbye to veteran Board member, and vice-chair, Mona T. Duckett Q.C. after serving three terms. Ms. Duckett joined the ALRI Board in 2012 and has made invaluable contributions to over 20 law reform projects as well as ALRI’s operations and vision. The Institute wishes her all the best and thanks her for her many years of dedication to its mission of improving the laws of Alberta.