The pending legalization of home cultivation of up to four cannabis plants has been the subject of recent attention, including some fears that real estate rules and professionals are not ready, and that...
Over 80{8ef05d42d6a37c61c5a74eddfc24097f27fffe3788f1944772fdffdc60b583fe} of Canadians give to charity each year. And starting in 2016, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) sweetened the pot by providing further tax incentives. Yet many of us are under using these tax...
This article has been updated as of April 6, 2018 to reflect further developments. By now, most Canadians are aware that proposals are underway to legalize the recreational adult use of cannabis. However, many...
So you’re in love. That’s great. Maybe you are planning a splashy wedding. Or looking for the perfect condo in a hot downtown neighbourhood. Either way, if you decide on mapping out an agreement...
Why Hollywood, politicians and your business have more in common than you think Right now, the daily news is filled with the latest allegations of sexual harassment by well-known people. And, while the #MeToo...
The new year brought with it a series of changes to Alberta’s Employment Standards Code through the introduction of Bill 17: The Fair and Family Friendly Workplaces Act. Below we have outlined the changes...
Organizations that are looking to incorporate as a not-for-profit in Alberta have two options: the Societies Act or the Companies Act. While many choose to incorporate under the Societies Act, the decision about which...
We all know that death and taxes are the two certainties in life. It is also safe to say that putting off dealing with the topic of death and taxes is the next closest...
The Brady Bunch was ahead of its time. The blended family sitcom of the early 1970s is increasingly common. According to the 2011 census, 12{8ef05d42d6a37c61c5a74eddfc24097f27fffe3788f1944772fdffdc60b583fe} of families in Canada are in a blended or...
Real-life stories of family law ‘negotiations’ gone wrong Most people do not enter a marriage thinking that it will end. But, as we all know, relationships do break up, and couples negotiating that split...