Decision-making options for individuals who need assistance are on a continuum, ranging from supported decision-making authorizations to full guardianship. The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) sets out the necessary legal process for granting powers of substitute decision-making to a co-decision maker. A co-decision-maker is appointed by the Court to help an adult make decisions in some or all areas of personal decision-making, except financial matters. This publication describes how to apply for a co-decision-making order and what’s involved.

If an adult’s ability to make personal decisions is impaired but they can make decisions with good support, co-decision-making may be an option. The adult who needs support doesn’t lose authority to make their own decisions. They share that authority with their co-decision-maker. Learn more about co-decision making.

The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) has re-launched an online guide about privacy rights related to electronic devices – such as laptops, cellphones, and tablets – at the border. It’s aimed at people crossing the border into Canada or departing for the U.S. through preclearance areas in Canada. It is available in English in both a short guide and a full guide and available in French, Mandarin, Punjabi, Tagalog, Spanish and Arabic.

Cannabis became legal across Canada on Oct. 17, 2018. Find out what it means for Albertans. Learn the rules and regulations that come into effect when recreational cannabis becomes legal.

Learn about medical assistance in dying, including the requirements of the law, eligibility and how the request process works. Find information about the independent reviews of requests that are not eligible under the law that are currently underway. On this page you can also find links to  the interim reports, which provide an overview of medical assistance in dying across the country.

Information about cannabis, process of legalization, cannabis in provinces and territories, and driving laws.

This information on impaired driving laws in Canada is prepared by Canada Dept. of Justice. It covers:

• Drug-impaired driving and
• Alcohol-impaired driving

It is important to note that provinces and territories have additional laws or regulations that may apply. Make sure to check the laws in your area. Please visit Canada’s impaired driving webpage for statistics, research, and more information on the dangers of driving while impaired.

This brochure is designed as a resource to provide you with the information you need about cannabis along with some effective tools to help you set the stage for a conversation about cannabis and engage in productive discussions with your teen about cannabis and other substance use. The brochure was produced by Drug Free Kids Canada, in collaboration with Health Canada and the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction,

Commencing in 2019 the Edmonton Community Legal Clinic will expand their service area to offer family law legal advice to low income residents of northern Alberta who do not live close enough to Edmonton to recieve in-person advice. The advice will be offered through the use of technology such as telephone, Skype, Facetime, and other forms of audio / video technology. The new program wil be rolled out on a trial basis in specific areas of northern Alberta. Contact ECLC at: 780-702-1725 for more information.

Information for condominium owners, landlords and tenants about cannabis restrictions in condos, apartments and rental homes.