2009 Queen's Counsel Selection ProcessEvery two years, Alberta lawyers may be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the legal profession or in public life by being appointed as Queen's Counsel.
Alberta Family Law Reform ProjectAlbertans have told us they want family law made simpler and more accessible. In response, Alberta Justice undertook the Family Law Reform Project, a review of all provincial family laws. Alberta Succession Law Reform
Alberta's Succession laws, laws and principles dealing with what happens to an Albertan’s property when they have passed away, are currently under review to ensure that they are up to date and meet the needs of Albertans. Alberta Summit on Justice Report Card September 2000 provides a status report on the strategies undertaken by the government in response to the eight main themes and 25 core recommendations put forward by Alberta Summit on Justice delegates in their final report.
Alberta's Lobbyists ActThe Lobbyists Act establishes a lobbyist registry, prohibits lobbying government and being paid to advise government on the same subject at the same time, and requires release of government payment information on a regular basis. Provincial Offences Procedures Act (POPA) reviewThe government is reviewing the Provincial Offences Procedures Act (POPA). The chair of the review steering committee has asked stakeholders to provide their views regarding POPA and its procedures. Single Trial CourtAlberta Justice is gathering input from key stakeholders on how to improve the justice system, including a proposal to create a single trial court. |