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Construction Law (South)

CCDC Jamboree: The New-Look of CCDC 5A, 5B, 17 & 30

Presenters: Bill Woodhead & Peter Vetsch
We will focus on the recent changes to CCDC 5A, 5B, 17, and 30. Expect a spirited discussion of whether these changes improve the CCDC and more.

Family Law (South)

Noteworthy Tax and Trust Traps for Family Lawyers

Presenter: Andrew Bateman
Join us for a practical discussion on selected tax and trust topics, including how changes to the Income Tax Act (Canada) have created obligations for Family Lawyers that will affect how we draft Settlement and Property Agre

Wills, Estates & Trusts

Discussions From the Bench

Presenter: The Honourable Justice J.S. Little
Justice Little has graciously agreed to attend our section meeting to discuss matters of significant interest to those who practice in the area of Wills, Estates, and rely on the Surrogate Court.

Real Property Residential Web

Foreclosure Basics and Fraud

Presenters: Cass Lintott
An overview of the Alberta foreclosure process, followed by a review of common real estate frauds and warning signs.

Criminal Justice (South)

Crown and Defence Tips and Practical Considerations in Litigating Charter Issues

Presenters: Steven Johnston & Kelsey Sitar
Crown and Defence tips and practical considerations in litigating Charter issues.

Insurance Law (South)

The Legal Minefield of Expert Opinion

Presenter: Ryan Dobson
Is your expert qualified on paper, only to be exposed in court? Drawing on real-world examples, this session examines how expert opinions can derail cases before trial or unravel under cross-examination.

Administrative Law (North)

Charter Values: Fact or Fiction?

Presenter: Professor Mark Mancini
The world of Charter values in administrative decision-making is in flux. What is a Charter value? When do decision-makers need to take them into account? Professor Mark Mancini will explore these and other questions with the hope of determining whether Charter values are fact or fiction.

CBA Alberta

2026 CBA Alberta Annual General Meeting

2026 CBA Alberta Annual General Meeting

Privacy & Access Law (South)

Employment & Privacy: Key Issues for Alberta Employers in 2026

Presenters: Hayley Rushford
This webinar will explore AI in HR decisions, employee monitoring including biometrics, and personal information in the workplace investigation context.

Business Law (North)

Replay: Contract Law Update - Developments of Note (2025 Edition)

Presenters: Lisa Peters, K.C. & Catherine Whitehead
This replay of the Contract Law Update – Developments of Note (2025 Edition) reviews key developments in uncertain contractual terms, electronic signatures, GAAP-related clauses, guarantees versus indemnities, and the evolving duty of good faith, offering practical insights into important recent developments in contract law.

Law Students - U of C

Practicing Immigration Law

Presenters: César J. Agudelo & Lucinda Wong
Meet lawyers practicing in diverse areas of immigration law in Calgary.

Health Law (North)

Emerging Topics: Minors and Medicine in Law

Presenter: Rayna Lew
This session will provide an overview of emerging topics affecting minors in health care.

Immigration Law (South)

AAIP in Focus: Recent Updates and Practical Implications for Immigration Counsel

Presenters: Susie Adeniyi & Michael A.E. Greene K.C.
Join us for an in-person meeting featuring an update on recent developments to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) and their practical implications for immigration lawyers.

Privacy & Access Law (North)

Privacy Law in 2026: Where are we now and where are we going?

Presenter: David Fraser
In a rapidly evolving field like privacy, it’s hard to keep up with everything that’s going on. This session will help you get caught up with recent developments in privacy and consider what’s looming over the horizon.

Construction Law (North)

Third Party Beneficiaries to Construction Contracts

Presenter: Tim Mavko
Tim Mavko will discuss the current law in Alberta and Canada regarding third party beneficiaries and the situations in which third parties can enforce or be bound by these terms.

Aboriginal Law (South)

Cowichan Judgment: Implications for Aboriginal Title Claims and Private Landowners in Alberta and Beyond

Presenter: Joshua Jantzi
. In this session, we will unpack the Court’s extensive reasons and examine how it approached historical occupation, continuity, exclusivity, and evidentiary proof, as well as the interaction between Aboriginal title and fee simple property rights.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (South)

Vexing Arbitration Issues

Presenters: Bryan C. Duguid, KC & Jim McCartney
Engage in a lively and insightful discussion led by two seasoned arbitrators. This Section meeting is designed to foster a rich exchange of ideas, drawing on a range of perspectives.

Taxation Law (South)

Recent Tax Cases That Should Be on Your Radar

Presenter: Barrett Schultz
Recent court decisions continue to reshape the Canadian tax landscape, with important implications for tax planning, compliance, and litigation strategy. In this webinar, Barrett Schultz will review notable recent tax cases

Women Lawyers' Forum (North), Young Lawyers (North)

Small, Solo, and Thriving: Women Shaping Their Own Legal Careers

Presenters: Lynn Kirwin & Patti MacDonald
Insights on alternative career paths, mentorship outside traditional firm structures, and the realities of building and sustaining a legal practice.

Labour & Employment Law (South)

ALRB 101

Presenter: Bill Armstrong & William Johnson
ALRB Vice Chairs Bill Armstrong and William Johnson will give us some updates related to labour practice in Alberta. They provided a similar presentation a few years ago that was helpful and well attended.

Natural Resources (South)

Energy Security: A European Perspective

Presenters: Dr. Leigh Hancher & Dr. Rudiger Tscherning
Amidst the unprecedented oil disruption resulting from the spiralling war in Iran, we will look at how the European Union has approached the topic of energy security and what the implications are

Young Lawyers (North)

Navigating Self-Represented Litigants

Presenter: Andrea M. Steen
This seminar offers practical tips on managing procedural challenges, maintaining professionalism, and advancing your client's interests effectively.