The Alberta Law Reform Institute [ALRI] seeks a summer student who has successfully completed their second year of law. The position will be in Edmonton supporting our legal team in Edmonton and Calgary. Summer research employment experience at ALRI, is highly regarded by law firms and will provide the students with valued experience to offer future employers. The Research Assistant will work directly with ALRI lawyers to follow project plans and research new legal policy. [...]

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.

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 [...]

The Alberta Law Reform Institute has published a report on whether the estates of individuals who stood in the place of a parent should be obligated to support children. Get Report for Discussion 34 in our Publications library and let us know what you think at bit.ly/rfd34survey In Alberta, there are over 34,000 blended families where at least one adult is a stepparent to their spouse or partner’s children. When a blended family separates, a [...]