On October 3, 2016 the Federal Government proposed changes to the Income Tax Act (the "Act") and administrative policies that will impact claiming the principal residence exemption.

The CRA prescribes interest rates for various circumstances, such as the interest rate they will pay you if you overpay them or the interest you will owe the CRA...

There are many reasons for you to make a will. Do you have children? Do you own a house, car, valuable personal items, or shares in a business?

A few recent cases from Alberta Masters show a trend towards a less strict interpretation of lien deadlines and requirements. In particular...

Throughout an employee's time with an employer, there are many occasions where the employer will be required to have the employee complete forms or other documents for third parties, or where the employer must complete forms themselves for third parties.

According to recent surveys conducted by Abacus Data and Insight West, more than half of adult women in Canada have experienced sexual harassment over their careers.

The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed that employers have a legal obligation to take reasonable steps to accommodate an employee's individual needs.

Drug and alcohol testing of employees in the construction industry continues to be an area of concern and constantly developing law for employers.

Surrogacy is a crucial family planning option and intended parents and surrogates often have (or should have) questions surrounding their legal rights and the surrogacy process itself.

No professional wants to hear their work described as "cursory at best" – particularly when the statement is made by a Justice of Alberta's Court of Queen's Bench...

One of the fastest growing areas of class actions in North America involves data breaches.

Your will enables you to determine the beneficiaries of the property in your estate.

If you are a director, officer, auditor, or even an employee of a public corporation, one day you could receive an official letter from a Securities Commission.

The Alberta Ministry of Labour recently released its long awaited WCB Review Report.

The employee in this matter worked as a dishwasher for the Respondent hotel.

In the recent decision of Miciak v Sarah McLachlan School of Music, 2024 AHRC 114, the Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta (the "Tribunal") affirmed that parallel matters adjudicated by Alberta...

The Alberta Court of Appeal has upheld the contentious decision of the Court of Queen's Bench that in the event of an energy company's insolvency, secured creditors have priority over the costs of...

On November 2, 2017 in Ktunaxa Nation v British Columbia (Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations), 2017, SCC 54, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed an appeal by the Ktunaxa Nation ...

In a recent case against an investment advisor and the firm who sponsored his registration to sell mutual funds and other financial products, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld findings of direct and vicarious liability on a broker/dealer.

In November 2018, federal Bill C-88, (the "Bill") was introduced in the House of Commons by the Liberal federal government.