On March 15th, 2020, following Provincial Guidelines to address the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) the Alberta Provincial Courts, Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench, and the Alberta Court of Appeal announced a suspension of the majority of sittings, effective immediately. What this means is that certain cases cannot be brought into court, and those matters already… Continue reading The Courts, COVID-19 & How to Progress Your Family Matter at This Time
Category: Child Protection
First Nation Seeks Immediate Control Over Child Protection Matters
We have previously written about the federal government’s recent attempts to address longstanding issues with how child protection is handled across the country and the adverse impacts that have been felt by Canada’s First Nations. Bill C-92, An Act respecting First Nation, Inuit, and Metis children, youth and families, received royal assent in 2019 and contained… Continue reading First Nation Seeks Immediate Control Over Child Protection Matters
Inconsistencies in Initial Custody Hearings in Alberta
When a child is apprehended in Alberta and the Director of Children’s Services determines that the child should remain in their custody pending an investigation, the Director must file what is known as an Initial Custody Application. If the child’s parent or guardian opposes the application, there will be an Initial Custody Hearing pursuant to… Continue reading Inconsistencies in Initial Custody Hearings in Alberta
Bill C-92 Receives Royal Assent, Paving Way for Better Indigenous Participation in Child Services
Canada’s Bill C-92, An Act respecting First Nation, Inuit, and Metis children, youth and families (“the Act“), has received royal asset. The passing of this Bill, which was introduced in February of this year, is the culmination of ongoing efforts to address the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in Canada’s child welfare system. In 2016, over… Continue reading Bill C-92 Receives Royal Assent, Paving Way for Better Indigenous Participation in Child Services
Alberta Government’s Action Plan to Improve Child Welfare in the Province
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