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Review of damage amounts under section 8 of the Fatal Accidents Act : a discussion paper

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Section 8 of the Fatal Accidents Act allows certain family members of a deceased individual killed by a wrongdoer the right to claim compensation from that wrongdoer for grief and loss of... More ≫

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Section 8 of the Fatal Accidents Act allows certain family members of a deceased individual killed by a wrongdoer the right to claim compensation from that wrongdoer for grief and loss of companionship. This compensation is referred to as bereavement damages. The government is required to review, and potentially adjust, the bereavement amounts every five years. This discussion paper was prepared to invite comments to inform the 2012 review of the bereavement amounts.

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Division of matrimonial property on death : views and perspectives

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The new Wills and Succession Act came into effect in Alberta on February 1, 2012. This law consolidates the Wills Act, Intestate Succession Act, Survivorship Act, Dependents Relief Act and section... More ≫

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The new Wills and Succession Act came into effect in Alberta on February 1, 2012. This law consolidates the Wills Act, Intestate Succession Act, Survivorship Act, Dependents Relief Act and section 47 of the Trustee Act. The Wills and Succession Act specifies how and to whom property is transferred when a person dies. It is designed to make Alberta's succession legislation easier to use and understand. Among the changes made by the Act, there are amendments to the Matrimonial Property Act. These amendments allow a surviving spouse to claim for matrimonial property division upon the death of their spouse. These amendments, in section 117 of the Wills and Succession Act (which for the purposes of this report are called the "legislation"), have not yet been proclaimed.

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ASIRT seeks assistance from public

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ASIRT is seeking information that will assist its investigation into an April 11, 2012 incident at Edmonton Police Service headquarters, during which a 34-year-old man suffered a medical episode... More ≫

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ASIRT is seeking information that will assist its investigation into an April 11, 2012 incident at Edmonton Police Service headquarters, during which a 34-year-old man suffered a medical episode and later died in hospital.

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No charges laid after ASIRT investigation into Banff incident

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The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has concluded its investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Banff that took place in February 2011. No criminal charges will be laid against the... More ≫

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The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has concluded its investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Banff that took place in February 2011. No criminal charges will be laid against the RCMP member involved in the incident.

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Victim of crime handbook [English]

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This handbook is meant to help immigrants and refugees who are the victims of crime, as well as those who seek to assist them. Because of language and cultural barriers, immigrant and refugee... More ≫

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This handbook is meant to help immigrants and refugees who are the victims of crime, as well as those who seek to assist them. Because of language and cultural barriers, immigrant and refugee victims may not be aware of programs and may face additional challenges when involved in the criminal justice system. This handbook describes programs, services and opportunities to assist victims of crime.

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What was heard : Alberta Gang Reduction Network : consultation report

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The Alberta Gang Reduction Strategy (AGRS) is the Government of Alberta’s long-term blueprint for action to reduce gang-related crime and violence in the province. The Strategy (Alberta Gang... More ≫

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The Alberta Gang Reduction Strategy (AGRS) is the Government of Alberta’s long-term blueprint for action to reduce gang-related crime and violence in the province. The Strategy (Alberta Gang Reduction Strategy) is comprised of 28 actions reflecting a balanced approach and commitment to awareness, prevention, intervention and enforcement.

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ASIRT appeals for fresh information in Calgary officer-involved shooting

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Request from the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team for witnesses to events leading up to an officer-involved shooting which took place in northeast Calgary on August 11, 2011.

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No charges against RCMP officer involved in fatal shooting

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The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has concluded its investigation into an officer-involved shooting on the Driftpile First Nations Reserve that took place in November 2010. No charges... More ≫

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The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has concluded its investigation into an officer-involved shooting on the Driftpile First Nations Reserve that took place in November 2010. No charges will be laid.

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No charges laid against Calgary Police Service officers

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Criminal charges will not be laid against two police officers following an officer-involved shooting in a parking lot in Calgary. The decision follows an investigation by the independent Alberta... More ≫

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Criminal charges will not be laid against two police officers following an officer-involved shooting in a parking lot in Calgary. The decision follows an investigation by the independent Alberta Serious Incident Response Team.

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No charges laid after ASIRT investigation into High Level incident

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RCMP members in High Level will not face charges after a man died from a head injury in September 2010.

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