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Family Violence Death Review Committee annual report

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Alberta’s Family Violence Death Review Committee (the Committee) is an internal arm’s length, multi-disciplinary, cross-sector group reporting directly to the Minister of Community and Social... More ≫

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Alberta’s Family Violence Death Review Committee (the Committee) is an internal arm’s length, multi-disciplinary, cross-sector group reporting directly to the Minister of Community and Social Services. The Committee has the responsibility to review family violence deaths and make recommendations related to program, policy and service delivery for the prevention of family violence. The 2016 Annual Report provides an overview of the Committee’s membership, structure and accountability. The report also explains how case reviews are completed, the processes used to complete the reviews and the resulting recommendations. It also provides a detailed examination of information collected on the 13 family violence incidents that resulted in 15 deaths (perpetrators and victims).

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SCAN : safer communities and neighbourhoods

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The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit makes communities safer by using civil legislation to target residential and commercial problem properties in rural and urban Alberta where... More ≫

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The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit makes communities safer by using civil legislation to target residential and commercial problem properties in rural and urban Alberta where specified illegal activity is occurring regularly. This brochure provides a brief overview of SCAN and how you can work with them to make your neighbourhood a safer place.

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Languages Act

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This act establishes English as the official language in Alberta. Members of the Legislative Assembly are granted the right to speak either French or English in the Assembly. French or English may... More ≫

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This act establishes English as the official language in Alberta. Members of the Legislative Assembly are granted the right to speak either French or English in the Assembly. French or English may be used in oral communication in all Alberta courts dealing with provincial offences.

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Languages Act (French version)

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This act establishes English as the official language in Alberta. Members of the Legislative Assembly are granted the right to speak either French or English in the Assembly. French or English may... More ≫

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This act establishes English as the official language in Alberta. Members of the Legislative Assembly are granted the right to speak either French or English in the Assembly. French or English may be used in oral communication in all Alberta courts dealing with provincial offences.

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Protecting Survivors of Human Trafficking Act

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This act protects and empowers survivors of human trafficking. It outlines remedies that survivors and police may use to protect survivors from traffickers, it gives survivors a right to sue... More ≫

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This act protects and empowers survivors of human trafficking. It outlines remedies that survivors and police may use to protect survivors from traffickers, it gives survivors a right to sue traffickers, and it creates a provincial human trafficking awareness day (February 22).

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Alberta Community Justice awards

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Annual list of recipients of the Alberta community justice awards, which recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations promoting community justice in Alberta.

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Historical Resources Act

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Provides for the use, designation and protection of historic resources, including palaeontological, archaeological, historic or natural sites, structures or objects. Provides mechanisms for... More ≫

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Provides for the use, designation and protection of historic resources, including palaeontological, archaeological, historic or natural sites, structures or objects. Provides mechanisms for designating provincial or municipal historic resources, establishing provincial or municipal historic areas, and naming geographical features. Governs research permits, title to archaeological and palaeontological resources, and transport of historic resources out of Alberta.

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Family and Community Support Services Act

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The Family and Community Support Services Act is the legal basis for a municipal/provincial funding partnership through which municipalities may design and develop preventive social services,... More ≫

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The Family and Community Support Services Act is the legal basis for a municipal/provincial funding partnership through which municipalities may design and develop preventive social services, provided at the earliest opportunity, to promote and enhance well-being among individuals, families and communities. The Act governs the creation of funding agreements between the Minister and the municipality/ Metis Settlement; outlines the requirement for an 80/20 split in funding; grants a representative of the Minster the ability to examine documentations related to local programs; and outlines the responsibility of the municipality/Settlement to provide audited financial statements.

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Alberta long service recognition programs : police officers, peace officers and auxiliary RCMP "K" division members : policy and procedure manual [2022]

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Provides policy and procedure guidance to staff and stakeholders regarding the Alberta Long Service Recognition programs. The first section of the manual provides information on the history,... More ≫

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Provides policy and procedure guidance to staff and stakeholders regarding the Alberta Long Service Recognition programs. The first section of the manual provides information on the history, eligibility criteria, nomination requirements and administration procedures of each recognition program. Section Two contains forms and templates referenced in Section One.

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The reading stone : the survivor's lens to human trafficking

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Presents the findings and recommendations report of the Alberta Human Trafficking Task Force. The task force was established in May 2020 to provide guidance and recommendations on supports for... More ≫

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Presents the findings and recommendations report of the Alberta Human Trafficking Task Force. The task force was established in May 2020 to provide guidance and recommendations on supports for survivors of human trafficking, and to enhance collaboration among all stakeholders and organizations that work with survivors in order to prevent, protect and ensure their safety. The task force engaged experts to identify what actions are needed to bring transformational and sustainable change and to help government implement its nine-point action plan to combat human trafficking.

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