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On April 1, 2026, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) officially launched the new Employment Insurance Board of Appeal (the “EI BOAâ€�). This marks a significant change in how EI benefit decisions can be challenged. Previously, any challenges to EI benefit decisions were heard by the S … Read more »

In June 2021, the federal government began accepting applications for its Vaccine Injury Support Program (VISP). This post summarizes the transition to the Vaccine Impact Assistance Program (VIAP), which replaces VISP as of April 1, 2026. The details provided reflect official information released by … Read more »

At Carbert Waite LLP’s latest seminar, employment lawyers Lauren Barteluk and Braeden Davis walked HR professionals and business owners through the law on employment terminations, performance management, and disability management. Here is a recap of what you need to know: 1. Start With Strong Employ … Read more »

Health care in Alberta is subject to stringent privacy legislation. Alberta’s Health Information Act (HIA) is designed to protect personal health information by regulating how personally identifiable health information is collected, used, and shared. As a physician, dentist, optometrist, podiatris … Read more »

As an optometrist, pharmacist, dentist, physiotherapist, or one of any of the other regulated health professions under Alberta’s Health Professions Act (HPA), you work under the oversight of a self-regulated College. These Colleges exist to protect the public by ensuring healthcare is safe, compet … Read more »