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We increase access to justice by providing substantive and engaging free content.
We endeavour to:
Educate about the law, procedure, conventions, and changes and updates in those areas
Demystify and destigmatize the court process
Explore all options available to resolve disputes outside of the court process
Highlight resources available for free that can also help provide greater access to justice
Span all topics, especially those areas of justice that present the greatest barriers to entry
We endeavour to:
Educate about the law, procedure, conventions, and changes and updates in those areas
Demystify and destigmatize the court process
Explore all options available to resolve disputes outside of the court process
Highlight resources available for free that can also help provide greater access to justice
Span all topics, especially those areas of justice that present the greatest barriers to entry
61 Episodes
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Skimming, bribing, larceny, and extortion are all types of fraud. But did you know that there is also financial statement fraud? Business owners and family lawyers should tune into this episode to hear guest Daryn Hobal explain the different types of financial statement fraud and get some tips on how to spot it.
Millions of people are fleeing the war Ukraine. Canada is changing the rules for travel visas and family sponsorship to ease entry to Canada.
Tune into this special short episode of Access to Justice to hear the latest from immigration lawyer Melvin Marin on the new rules.
For more information visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/ukraine-measures.html or call Canada Immigration directly from inside or outside of Canada at 1-613-321-4243 (collect calls and reverse charge calls are accepted).
How can you avoid conflict in your divorce? Why would you want to avoid going to court? Is family court anything like you see on TV? Family lawyer Joanne Waldie of Bruyer & MacKay answers these questions, imparts some wisdom, and so much more on this episode of Access to Justice!
Insolvency is when you can’t cover your monthly bills and debt re-payments, a spot that more and more Albertans are finding themselves in as the pandemic nears the 2-year mark.
If you are having trouble making ends meet, find out what your options are and where to turn for help when we chat with Licensed Insolvency Trustee, Sandra Landry of MNP Ltd.
What’s the difference between being laid off and fired?
How has COVID-19 changed employee rights and employer’s obligations?
How you do you know if you’re getting a good deal if you are let go?
Find out answers to these questions and more when we chat with employment lawyer, Mark Smith.
Do courts ever get to hear about what the kids want when their parents divorce?
Get the answer to this question and a whole lot more when we chat with lawyer Jeff Keller who acts as independent legal counsel for children when they get caught in their parents’ high conflict separation.
Tune into this episode of Access to Justice when we speak with Nitin Bhatia about the basics starting and running a small business. You’ll hear about how, when, and why to involve other professionals like lawyers and accountants, whether you should consider incorporating your business, and loads of other practical considerations.
Whether you’re looking to buy your first home, you’re selling your home to fund your retirement or you’re anywhere in between, don’t miss this week’s episode of Access to Justice when Jeff Kahane of Kahane Law shares everything that you need to know about basic real estate transactions.
Do you have to get along with the other person to go to mediation with them? Find out the answer to this question and much more when we chat with collaborative family lawyer and mediator Jim Taylor. We discuss how mediation can help you keep some control over the outcome of your situation (and possibly some dollars in your pockets)!
Life insurance. Critical Illness insurance. Disabilityinsurance.
Which ones do you need?
What’sthe difference between them?
Who should you turn to for advice?
Learn about the differenttypes of insuranceand more when we interview A2J special guest Kim MacDonald.
Do you need a business valuation?
HINT: You might want to think about one if you’re going through a separation or divorce, or doing estate planning.
What’s a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV)?
What types of situations justify hiring a CBV?
Listen to this episode of A2J where we interview Jonathan Lacasse of Grant Thornton LLP and find out the answers to those questions and much, much more!
The Divorce Act got a major overhaul this year. Don’t miss the next episode of Access to Justice when we speak with lawyer, Riley Gallant, about the changes and what they might mean for you. Some of the changes we discuss are: the fleshed out concept of “best interests” of children, the new duty on parents to keep children out of the conflict, and the procedures to follow when a parent moves.
If you are facing separation or divorce and are wondering if your kids are going to be OK, check out the next episode of Access to Justice when we interview psychologist Brandi Smith about how mental health professionals can help your family transition successfully through one of life’s biggest changes.
We talk about intergenerational boundaries, the toxicity of conflict, and when is the best time to get a professional involved (Spoiler Alert: there is no bad time).
You can find the audio of this episode on spotify, google podcasts, podbean app, Amazon Music/Audible, Player FM.
Can you afford to keep your home after going through a separation or divorce?
Don’t miss the next episode of Access to Justice when we interview Krista Lindstrom about spousal buyout mortgages with wanders into credit ratings, snowmobiling, and cell phone bills.
You can watch Krista blow Heather’s mind when she explains how CMHC-insured mortgages work and you’ll learn how Krista can work with your lawyer to help the home transfer go smoothly.
You can find the audio of this episode on spotify, google podcasts, podbean app, Amazon Music/Audible, Player FM.
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