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Municipal policing assistance grants to urban municipalities [2020-2021]

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The Municipal Policing Assistance Grant Program (MPAG) helps communities meet the costs of policing services and supports government's commitment to address the financial impact of policing on... More ≫

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The Municipal Policing Assistance Grant Program (MPAG) helps communities meet the costs of policing services and supports government's commitment to address the financial impact of policing on municipalities. Municipalities are expected to use the funds to ensure adequate and effective policing and policing oversight, to assist in implementation of provincial policing initiatives, and/or to enhance policing services to residents. All municipalities that pay for their own policing qualify for this program. The grant is issued annually and no application is required. Recipients must provide reports on how the grant funds were used.

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Municipal policing assistance grants to urban municipalities [2019-2020]

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The Municipal Policing Assistance Grant Program helps communities meet the costs of policing services and supports government's commitment to address the financial impact of policing on... More ≫

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The Municipal Policing Assistance Grant Program helps communities meet the costs of policing services and supports government's commitment to address the financial impact of policing on municipalities. Municipalities are expected to use the funds to ensure adequate and effective policing and policing oversight, to assist in implementation of provincial policing initiatives, and/or to enhance policing services to residents. All municipalities that pay for their own policing qualify for this program. The grant is issued annually and no application is required. Recipients must provide reports on how the grant funds were used.

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Information and instructions for commissioners for oaths

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Commissioners for oaths in Alberta can administer oaths and take and receive affidavits, affirmations and declarations in and for Alberta. This booklet provides information to assist commissioners... More ≫

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Commissioners for oaths in Alberta can administer oaths and take and receive affidavits, affirmations and declarations in and for Alberta. This booklet provides information to assist commissioners for oaths perform their duties effectively.

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Information for self-represented litigants in provincial court family [2016]

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This booklet offers some basic information to those who choose to represent themselves in Provincial Court – Family. It includes information about: resolution options and services; making a Family... More ≫

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This booklet offers some basic information to those who choose to represent themselves in Provincial Court – Family. It includes information about: resolution options and services; making a Family Law Act application; court processes and court language; how to find a lawyer; and how to prepare for and conduct a trial when not represented by a lawyer. This booklet does not replace the legal advice and assistance a lawyer can provide.

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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Initiative : annotated bibliography

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This annotated bibliography reviews the findings of 65 major studies, surveys, conference proceedings, inquiries and reports published between 2003 to 2013 which focus on Indigenous women who have... More ≫

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This annotated bibliography reviews the findings of 65 major studies, surveys, conference proceedings, inquiries and reports published between 2003 to 2013 which focus on Indigenous women who have gone missing or who have been murdered in Canada and the violence associated with these events. The goal of this bibliography is to demonstrate the abundance of research in this area and to highlight recurring themes found in the literature.

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Information and instructions for notaries public

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Notaries public in Alberta can: administer oaths and take and receive affidavits, affirmations and declarations; attest oaths, affidavits or declarations; certify and attest true copies of... More ≫

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Notaries public in Alberta can: administer oaths and take and receive affidavits, affirmations and declarations; attest oaths, affidavits or declarations; certify and attest true copies of documents; and witness or certify and attest the execution of documents. This booklet provides information to assist notaries public in performing their duties effectively.

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Victims of family violence : information and rights [2014]

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This booklet describes the rights of victims of family violence and provides information to help victims seek appropriate intervention and assistance. It describes the different types of family... More ≫

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This booklet describes the rights of victims of family violence and provides information to help victims seek appropriate intervention and assistance. It describes the different types of family violence and the cycle of violence. It then goes on to explain what to do if you have been assaulted and what to expect when police become involved. Emergency protection orders are explained, as is the court process and sentencing. Other legal remedies are also listed and explained, including protection orders, peace bonds, and restraining orders. Legal assistance options are also included.

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Safe and strong communities : law enforcement in Alberta

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Provides an overview of the law enforcement system in Alberta, including information on: the legislative framework for policing in the province; the roles and responsibilities of each level of... More ≫

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Provides an overview of the law enforcement system in Alberta, including information on: the legislative framework for policing in the province; the roles and responsibilities of each level of government in establishing criminal law and administering and overseeing the law enforcement system; the types of policing (provincial, municipal, and First Nations); and how policing is funded.

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Alberta RCMP policing committee handbook

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This handbook was created to assist members of RCMP policing committees in successfully meeting their responsibilities. It addresses the responsibilities of individual committee members as wells... More ≫

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This handbook was created to assist members of RCMP policing committees in successfully meeting their responsibilities. It addresses the responsibilities of individual committee members as wells as those of the committee as a whole.

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Civil enforcement bailiff information and application form

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This guide provides information for those interested in becoming civil enforcement bailiffs, including the authority granted to them, the duties and responsibilities of bailiffs, the process to... More ≫

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This guide provides information for those interested in becoming civil enforcement bailiffs, including the authority granted to them, the duties and responsibilities of bailiffs, the process to follow to become appointed a bailiff, abilities and skills required to be an effective bailiff, and when and how a Sheriff may terminate a bailiff's appointment. Also includes a code of conduct for civil enforcement bailiffs and an application form.

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