Justices of the Peace Compensation Commission – Notice of Hearing and Request for Submissions

An independent Judicial Compensation Commission has been established under Alberta’s Judicature Act to review and recommend the appropriate level of compensation for the Alberta Court of Justice justices of the peace, for the period April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2025.

The Commission will be holding a public hearing on Feb. 8 and 9, 2024 at the Edmonton Law Courts building, 1A Sir Winston Churchill Square.

The Commission is inviting written submissions from interested members of the public on the appropriate level of compensation for the justices of the peace for the time period of April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2025. Please send electronic written submissions on or before January 11, 2024 to Ruth Fast, Legal Counsel, Alberta Justice.

Submissions should include your name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number. Please provide a summary of your submissions if they are lengthy. The Commission may permit oral submissions during the public hearing. Please indicate whether or not you wish to make an oral submission in addition to your written submission.

Commissioner, Law Commission of Canada Opportunity

The newly-reformed Law Commission of Canada is seeking two part-time commissioners to join the president and two commissioners whose term began in June 2023. Commissioners will work with the president in offering leadership and guidance on the ongoing and responsible evolution of the law in the lives of people across Canada. 

Candidates are invited to apply online by 11:59 p.m. EST on Jan. 23, 2024 via the Governor in Council Appointments website.

Court of King's Bench Announcements

Streamlined Trial Process

The following outlines the procedure to have an Action set down for adjudication by a Streamlined Trial, per amendments to the Alberta Rules of Court that came into effect January 1, 2024:

• Family Actions
• Civil (Non-Family) Actions

Assemblée du Barreau francophone et bilingue de l’Alberta

Jan. 29, 2024

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Webex Link

Une assemblée de type “Town Hall” avec les membres francophones et bilingues du barreau de l’Alberta.

Si vous le désirez, vous pouvez envoyer à l’avance à l’adresse suivante:

1. Vos questions auxquelles vous souhaitez obtenir une réponse; et,
2. Tout autre commentaire relatif aux procédures en français.

L’ordre du jour est ci-joint.

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Alberta Court of Justice – Child Protection Town Hall | Jan. 15, 2024

Danger Assessment Training | Jan. 18, 2024

Assemblée du Barreau francophone et bilingue de l’Alberta | Jan. 29, 2024

Visit our website for a full list of upcoming events.

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