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Information Sheet. Welcome to the Maintenance Enforcement Program

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This information sheet outlines the vision and values of the Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) and how payments are received and disbursed. It also briefly outlines the expectations MEP has of... More ≫

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This information sheet outlines the vision and values of the Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) and how payments are received and disbursed. It also briefly outlines the expectations MEP has of the debtor and the creditor and what you can expect from MEP.

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Information sheet. Service fees

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MEP’s standard services are currently available at no charge. However, the Maintenance Enforcement Act and Maintenance Enforcement Regulation allow MEP to charge fees for certain services. MEP... More ≫

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MEP’s standard services are currently available at no charge. However, the Maintenance Enforcement Act and Maintenance Enforcement Regulation allow MEP to charge fees for certain services. MEP uses service fees to improve service for all clients and to reinforce the need to comply with court orders and MEP procedures. This information sheet outlines the different service fees that may be charged.

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Information Sheet. Penalties

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The Maintenance Enforcement Act and Maintenance Enforcement Regulation allow MEP to charge penalties to debtors and creditors. Penalties encourage the timely payment of maintenance and the... More ≫

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The Maintenance Enforcement Act and Maintenance Enforcement Regulation allow MEP to charge penalties to debtors and creditors. Penalties encourage the timely payment of maintenance and the efficient use of MEP services by all clients. Clients who do not meet their obligations or do not follow MEP’s procedures will be charged a penalty. This information sheet outlines the different penalties and how best to avoid them.

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Information sheet. Referrals to parenting information and support resources

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Separation or divorce can be hard on both parents and children. This information sheet lists programs that can help. These services offer counseling and advice on parenting and communicating after... More ≫

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Separation or divorce can be hard on both parents and children. This information sheet lists programs that can help. These services offer counseling and advice on parenting and communicating after separation, provide emotional support for parents and children, or teach parents how to solve parenting disagreements.

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Information sheet. Employment resources

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There are many resources available through the provincial and federal governments to help Albertans gain employment and access career-related services. These include job listings, employment... More ≫

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There are many resources available through the provincial and federal governments to help Albertans gain employment and access career-related services. These include job listings, employment programs, apprenticeship programs, skills training, learning opportunities and career counseling.

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Information sheet. Federal Support Deduction Notice (FSDN)

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A federal licence denial is one of the collection tools MEP may use when a debtor is in arrears. This tool provides for the denial of certain federally issued licences, including passports and... More ≫

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A federal licence denial is one of the collection tools MEP may use when a debtor is in arrears. This tool provides for the denial of certain federally issued licences, including passports and aviation and marine licences.

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Information sheet. Alberta’s carbon levy rebates

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On January 1, 2017, Alberta's carbon levy came into effect. Rebates will be provided to lower and middle-income Albertans to offset costs associated with the carbon levy through the Canada Revenue... More ≫

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On January 1, 2017, Alberta's carbon levy came into effect. Rebates will be provided to lower and middle-income Albertans to offset costs associated with the carbon levy through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The CRA will redirect to the MEP any rebate payable to a MEP debtor when there is a Federal Support Deduction Notice in place on the file; this money will be applied to reduce amounts owing on the MEP file.

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Information sheet. Motor vehicle restriction and driver’s licence suspension

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Motor vehicle restrictions and driver’s licence suspensions are tools used by MEP to encourage debtors to pay their court-ordered support. These actions may be taken when the debtor has arrears... More ≫

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Motor vehicle restrictions and driver’s licence suspensions are tools used by MEP to encourage debtors to pay their court-ordered support. These actions may be taken when the debtor has arrears and has not made an arrangement with MEP to pay them.

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Information sheet. Information for employers about driver’s licence suspensions

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This information sheet outlines what you, the employer can do to help if your employee needs their driver's licence for their job and the Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) has suspended your... More ≫

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This information sheet outlines what you, the employer can do to help if your employee needs their driver's licence for their job and the Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) has suspended your employee's licence, or warned them that their licence will be suspended.

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Information sheet. Referrals to resources

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There are resources to assist you in legal matters related to maintenance, custody, access and parenting time. Some of these services are free and others have costs. MEP cannot offer legal advice... More ≫

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There are resources to assist you in legal matters related to maintenance, custody, access and parenting time. Some of these services are free and others have costs. MEP cannot offer legal advice or arrange legal representation for its clients, nor can MEP change orders or agreements.

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