October 16th is election day for municipalities and school boards across Alberta and campaign signs are popping up everywhere. But what...

Complaining about government and those who work for it is something of a national pastime. No doubt there are some bad apples, but this...

Kanye West and his company, Very Good Touring, filed a claim under their Lloyd's policies for concerts cancelled due to Kanye's mental...

There are likely to be many interesting implications relating to the legalization of adult use cannabis. While we're still waiting for...

How does that saying go - "it's nothing personal, it's just business"?  

Perhaps it is easier for many of us to say that to people we do...

Every few years, I come back to this great video.  The premise is how to truly start a movement in your organization - how to take a...

September 25th to October 1st is Right to Know Week across Canada and in approximately 40 countries around the world.  

Right to Know...

In R v Jordan, a decision released last year, the Supreme Court of Canada imposed a framework to determine whether an accused was tried...

The legal fee for Nenshi to be defended in a $6,000,000 defamation suit against him came to $284,835.07.  This was to settle the...

While some of the changes to the Code passed as part of the Fair and Family Friendly Workplaces Act came into effect on the...

In a recent case out of Ontario, an employer intentionally delayed submitting an employee's Record of Employment after terminating her...

Do you know an outstanding rural administrator in Alberta?  Consider nominating them for an AAMDC R.W. Hay Award.

It is important to read the terms and conditions of any apps that you download to your smartphone or other electronic devices. Often in...

Below is a link to an Article I wrote for the IPM Member's Quarterly in the Spring of 2015, which contains a handy summary of the basics,...

Currently in Alberta, employees are entitled to leaves of absence after 1 year in accordance with the Employment Standards Code, unless...

I don't know about you, but I have been the recipient of the "five minute favour." As Adam Grant says in the below article, it can be...

It is wonderful for Real Estate Forum magazine to focus on influential women in their latest edition as women continue to be...

With the upcoming municipal and school trustee elections taking place in Alberta this October, we have received lots of inquiries about...

It is interesting that insurers have set the standards for various industries throughout history, cyber security being the latest. There...

Pre-employment criminal record disclosure is always an interesting debate.  On one hand there may be valid security or safety issues...

I am proud to be a member of CREW Network, and the Edmonton CREW Chapter, the leading producer of research on women in commercial real...

Not a pretty picture or thought but it raises the very serious question of where the line is drawn on employer discipline or termination...

It is important to report material changes to your insurer. This is true for all of your insurers, residential and commercial, not just...

The Ministry of Status of Women has developed a guide for women considering running for municipal office in the 2017 municipal elections....

In Saadati v. Moorhead, 2017 SCC 28, the Supreme Court of Canada recently lowered the standard of proof for a mental injury. In Saadati,...

I am proud to have served on the Board/Advisory Council of Junior Achievement of Northern Alberta & NWT since 2009.  One of the...

We're proud to work with many municipalities in Saskatchewan.  Looking forward to hearing more about their experiences.

A balanced and thoughtful piece by @Paulatics on a public policy issue municipalities across Canada will need to grapple with

Money isn't everything to your employees, but it is important.  And as an employer you cannot always pay more to get more.  But a...

Big changes are coming to Alberta's Employment Standards Code.  I'm grateful to have been invited by CPHR Alberta to meet with members...

For employers concerned about the implications of increased medical marijuana use and impending legalization on workplace safety, here is...

Written By Kristina Roberts 

In recent decision from the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench, ET v Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute Inc.,

Municipal councils may act only by resolution or bylaw passed at a duly constituted meeting. The draft Council and Council Committee...

The Supreme Court of Canada denied leave to appeal from a former town councillor's conviction for disobeying a court order by posting...

 Written by Sarah E. Makson

The British Columbia Court of Appeal released a decision that considered the often used phrase, “knew or ought...

Written by Kristina Roberts

The Honourable Madame Justice Hollins recently issued her decision in Torrance v. Calgary Catholic School...

Thrilled to be invited to speak at this year's HR Leaders Summit in Toronto, November 13-14.  Hope to see you there!

Congratulations to all of this year's winners for continuing to raise the bar in municipal service delivery.

Interesting observation and food for thought. However, this approach must be carefully weighed against an employer's interest in securing...

.@brownleellp already has our tables purchased, and tickets are selling fast!  I have heard Kim Campbell speak before ... prepare to...

Join Partner, David Pick in Calgary for Indemnity Clauses: Worth the Paper They're Printed On? for a time of learning and networking....

Brownlee is so pleased to congratulate one of our own. Jason Harley, one of our talented Articling Students, has received the first ever...

The Alberta Rules of Court permit videotaping of an Independent Medical Examination.  However, the question becomes:  Who may...

Don't forget to review and provide your input on the second round of regulations for the Municipal Government Act. 

This group of...