The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) and Gender Diversity Alliance (SAGDA) Section is hosting a webinar called Trans* Human Rights 101: Human Rights Complaints for Employment, Housing, and Service Discrimination in Alberta.

Transgender, non-binary, Two-Spirit and gender non-conforming (trans*) people are a population that face very high levels of discrimination, harassment and violence in Canada. In 2015, the Alberta Human Rights Act was amended to add gender identity and gender expression as protected grounds. This means that trans* people are legally protected from discrimination in various settings including employment, housing, services and publications. However, many trans* people are not aware of their rights, how to file a human rights complaint or they may have anxieties and fears surrounding the process. In this free public workshop, Albertan human rights lawyers will explain the basics of trans* human rights in Alberta. Participants will be taken through a practical step-by-step guide, learning about reasons to file, what to expect, resources needed and potential emotional impacts. The audience will have opportunities to ask questions that address their specific concerns.

This workshop is primarily for trans* people in Alberta, but services providers, lawyers and allied community members are invited and should benefit from the conversation.

View more information and register for the webinar. There is no cost associated with attending this virtual event.

This webinar will guide you through the practical steps required to have funds paid out of court or released from trust, with a focus on the relevant procedures, documentation and best practices.

Event Details

Time: noon
Price: $95

Join the CLA and its partners, the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative and the Law Society of England and Wales, for this webinar on Sept. 9 which will explore how legal frameworks and disciplinary measures are weaponised to silence lawyers and journalists simply for doing their job.

Speakers Sneh Aurora, Debra Long and CLA president Steven Thiru, Advocates and Solicitors will examine global patterns of repression, share insights on legal protections and strengthen advocacy for those who defend human rights, access to justice and the rule of law.

Event Details

Time: 5:30 a.m. MST
Cost: Free
Please see the event website for more details.

Complete and full disclosure is the backbone of a fair criminal justice process. This webinar will equip criminal law practitioners with essential knowledge regarding their clients’ right to disclosure and will also explore tools for requesting and obtaining disclosure, including when and how to do pre-trial applications for disclosure.

Event Details

Time: noon
Price: $95

Navigating condominium plans can be complex, but a clear understanding is essential for any lawyer involved in real estate transactions. This webinar will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently interpret and analyze condominium plans, with topics including the fundamental elements of condominium plans, helpful questions to ask when reviewing condominium plans and common legal issues that may arise.

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Time: noon
Price: $95

This year-in-review webinar will canvass the various ways that the courts, counsel and litigants have interpreted the Alberta Rules of Court.

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Time: noon
Price: $95

Uncovering hidden assets can be the key to achieving a fair and equitable settlement in divorce matters. This webinar will explore topics including:

• red flags and common tactics for hiding assets;
• how hidden assets may show up in modern digital platforms;
• common methods forensic accounts use;
• tips for lawyers working with forensic accountants to make the most of the engagement and
• considerations when deciding whether to pursue a forensic investigation.

Event Details

Time: noon
Price: $95

In recent years, the Alberta courts have provided counsel with helpful guidance for solicitors and litigators practising in wills and estates. This webinar explores some of these recent legal developments and considers their practical implications. Additional information on the cases discussed will be added once available.

Event Details

Time: noon
Price: $95