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The Constitutional Right to a Healthy Environment

Weban unprecedented cleanup and restoration effort. Collectively, these governments are spending more than $1 billion annually over a period of ten years to upgrade drinking …

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Privacy and Medical Information in the Workplace

WebDisclaimer. The information in this article was correct at time of publishing. The law may have changed since then. The views expressed in this article are those of …

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Medical Treatment: When can I give my own consent

WebWe are in the middle of a global health crisis – the COVID-19 pandemic. With health on everyone’s mind, now is a perfect time to talk about when you can give your …

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The Vexatious Litigant

WebVexatious litigation generally involves legal proceedings brought solely to harass or oppress the opposing party. Vexatious litigation may range from a first-time, frivolous lawsuit to …

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Medical Care and Children: Law, Ethics and Emotions Collide

WebThe Centre for Public Legal Education respectfully acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 4, 6, 7, 8 and 10 territories, the traditional lands of First Nations, Métis, …

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The Right To Die and the Debate Surrounding Mental Illness

WebPhoto from Pexels/Pixabay. OPINION | The views expressed in this article are those of the author. Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a process where a medical …

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Dispensing with a Parent’s Consent for Counselling for Children

WebWhen parents go through a separation, the effects on children can be harsh. Often, children benefit from counselling. Usually, both parents agree and provide their …

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An Overview of Specialized Courts & Restorative Justice at …

WebPhoto by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels. The Edmonton Indigenous Court, Edmonton Mental Health Court and Edmonton Drug Treatment Court are three …

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Midwifery in Canada

WebMidwifery is a health care profession distinct from nursing. Midwives specialize in providing primary care to women during pregnancy, labour, birth and …

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Alberta’s New Harassment Tort

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Decriminalization of Drugs in Canada: What does it mean and how …

WebPhoto by Enric Cruz López from Pexels. There is a growing acknowledgement in Canada that drug use is a health issue and not a criminal justice problem. This is an …

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A Significant Human Rights Event for the Lubicon People

WebIn 1899, Treaty 8 was negotiated with several First Nations groups in Northern Alberta—North East Saskatchewan, Southwest parts of the Northwest Territories and …

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Corporal Punishment and Domestic Violence: The Case for “Anti …

WebMany believe that corporal punishment used by loving parents is a harmless disciplining technique, but research now shows that it has harmful side effects.

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Sexual Assault is on the Rise in Canada

WebPhoto by Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels. In August 2022, Statistics Canada reported that sexual assault is the only violent crime in Canada not declining. According …

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Legal Response in Canada to the Opioid Crisis

WebOver the past few years, there has been a profound increase in the number of deaths associated with problematic opioid use in Canada. From the beginning of 2016 to …

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Drug Decriminalization: How attitudes toward drugs are changing …

WebPhoto by SHVETS production from Pexels. Attitudes toward drug use are changing. Gone are the days of “Reefer Madness” of the 1930s and “dope fiend” …

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Genetic Discrimination is Being Addressed in Canadian Law

WebWith many recent advances in technology, testing can disclose information about people’s health that was not available even a few years ago. For example, genetic …

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What happens when someone does not comply with Alberta’s …

WebPhoto by Skitterphoto from Pexels. Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Act is the primary legislation governing OHS in Alberta. It also includes several …

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