Publications

Amendments to the Family Law Act : what’s new?

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This document provides an overview of the amendments to the Family Law Act that came into effect on August 1, 2011.

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Amendment to the Alberta Child Support Guidelines regarding pension income splitting

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Explains changes to the Alberta Child Support Guidelines regulations, under the Family Law Act, as they relate to changes to the Income Tax Act which allowed pensioners to transfer part of their... More ≫

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Explains changes to the Alberta Child Support Guidelines regulations, under the Family Law Act, as they relate to changes to the Income Tax Act which allowed pensioners to transfer part of their eligible pension income to their spouse or common-law partner.

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A domestic violence handbook for police services and Crown prosecutors in Alberta [2013]

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Because domestic violence can and does have disastrous consequences for victims and their children, every criminal justice response to a domestic violence incident should be executed with... More ≫

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Because domestic violence can and does have disastrous consequences for victims and their children, every criminal justice response to a domestic violence incident should be executed with sensitivity, diligence and above all, a firm understanding of the issues surrounding domestic violence. By creating and widely distributing this Domestic Violence Handbook, the Alberta government is demonstrating its commitment to eradicating family violence. Alberta’s dedication to ending family violence is ongoing, and as such, this Handbook will be electronically up-dated as the need arises to keep abreast of new developments in family violence research and programming.

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Domestic violence handbook for police services and Crown prosecutors in Alberta [2008]

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Because domestic violence can and does have disastrous consequences for victims and their children, every criminal justice response to a domestic violence incident should be executed with... More ≫

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Because domestic violence can and does have disastrous consequences for victims and their children, every criminal justice response to a domestic violence incident should be executed with sensitivity, diligence and above all, a firm understanding of the issues surrounding domestic violence. By creating and widely distributing this Domestic Violence Handbook, the Alberta government is demonstrating its commitment to eradicating family violence. Alberta’s dedication to ending family violence is ongoing, and as such, this Handbook will be electronically up-dated as the need arises to keep abreast of new developments in family violence research and programming.

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Report to the Attorney General : public inquiry into the death of M.R.G.

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of M.R.G., including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes recommendations on how... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of M.R.G., including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes recommendations on how to prevent similar incidents which led to the death under investigation. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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Youth Criminal Justice Act : Canada : pocket guide

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The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) is the federal legislation that replaces the Young Offenders Act (YOA) in April 2003. This pocket guide is designed to summarize the changes which will be... More ≫

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The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) is the federal legislation that replaces the Young Offenders Act (YOA) in April 2003. This pocket guide is designed to summarize the changes which will be brought about with the implementation of the new Act. Provisions of the new Act which do not represent a change to existing legislation may also be included to provide context. The key components of the YCJA are presented in eleven sections which correspond to the divider tabs in the pocket guide. An additional sectionshows the highlights of the new YJA.

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Report to the Attorney General : public inquiry into the death of J.J.C.

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of J.J.C., including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes recommendations on how... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of J.J.C., including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes recommendations on how to prevent similar incidents which led to the death under investigation. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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