Status of Children, Final Report 20
The law distinguishes between persons born i n wedlock and persons born out of wedlock. The distinctions are to the disadvantage of the person born out of wedlock, and we see no reason why the law should not do what it can to remove t h a t disadvantage. To that end, we will propose that the legal distinction between legitimate children and illegitimate children be done away with.
Enforcement of Money Judgements Volume 1, Final Report 61
The model Judgment Enforcement Act ("'JEA) set out in this volume gives statutory expression to the recommendations in Volume 1, as well as the recommendations in Report No. 50, Prejudgment Remedies for Unsecured Claimants. We have drafted and published the model JEA with several objectives in mind.
Enforcement of Money Judgements Volume 2, Final Report 61
The model Judgement Enforcement Act ("'JEA) set out in this volume gives statutory expression to the recommendations in Volume 1, as well as the recommendations in Report No. 50, Prejudgment Remedies for Unsecured Claimants. We have drafted and published the model JEA with several objectives in mind.
ALRI Welcomes Carly Fox, Matthew A. Woodley, and Cal Johnson Q.C. To Its Board
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 [...]
Enduring Powers of Attorney: Areas for Reform, Consultation Paper
Western Canada Law Reform Agencies (WCLRA) consists of the British Columbia Law Institute, the Alberta Law Reform Institute, the Law Reform Commission of Saskatchewan and the Manitoba Law Reform Commission. In its first report, WCLRA recommends uniformity of certain key provisions in each western province’s statute governing enduring powers of attorney (EPAs). Apart from these proposed uniform provisions, it is intended that each province’s statute will remain unique. The areas in which WCLRA proposes uniformity [...]
Enduring Powers of Attorney: Areas for Reform, Final Report
Western Canada Law Reform Agencies (WCLRA) consists of the British Columbia Law Institute, the Alberta Law Reform Institute, the Law Reform Commission of Saskatchewan and the Manitoba Law Reform Commission. In its first report, WCLRA recommends uniformity of certain key provisions in each western province’s statute governing enduring powers of attorney (EPAs). Apart from these proposed uniform provisions, it is intended that each province’s statute will remain unique. The areas in which WCLRA proposes uniformity [...]
ALRI Thanks Mona Duckett For Her Service
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.