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Neighbourhood opposition to residential development in Calgary is more common than many builders anticipate, and when objections are not managed carefully within the municipal approval process, they can affect timelines, financing, and project costs significantly.

Our latest blog outlines the legal and practical strategies developers need to understand when community pushback arises.

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Neighbour Objections in Calgary, Alberta Residential Development Calgary residential development projects can face neighbour objections, permit appeals, delays, and construction disputes.

The Alberta government plans to propose a general route for the pipeline by July 1 and it prefers a northwestern path rather than south toward Vancouver. https://ow.ly/Jbhl50Zayxc

Alberta talking with Fortune 500 firm to finance oil pipeline Alberta has held talks with a Fortune 500 company to finance an oil pipeline capable of carrying 1 million barrels of oil a day. Read more.

New data from Equifax Canada reveals that households in Calgary and Edmonton are carrying some of the highest average non-mortgage debt in the country, indicating that rising financial pressures are hitting Alberta especially hard.

Calgary, Edmonton among cities with highest non‑mortgage debt: Equifax Calgary and Edmonton households are carrying some of the highest non‑mortgage debt in the country, according to new data. The latest Equifax Canada report suggests rising financial pressure is hitting Alberta especially hard. For many Calgarians, stretching a paycheque has become more difficult th...

The Alberta Court of Appeal has issued a pointed warning to litigants about citing non-existent case authorities, in a dispute where AI use is suspected to have generated fabricated legal references.

The decision in Iyer v. Nazir is a timely reminder of the serious professional and legal consequences that can follow when AI-generated content is submitted to the courts without proper verification.

Relying on AI-generated non-existent cases can lead to serious penalties: Alberta Court of Appeal Ruling imposes no cost consequences but warns parties to verify their work

A single cybersecurity breach can expose an Alberta business to financial losses, reputational damage, and legal liability spanning common law, contractual obligations, and a growing web of federal and provincial regulations.

Our latest blog breaks down the legal landscape for Alberta organizations and what they need to understand about breach liability before an incident occurs.

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Cybersecurity Breach Liability & Disclosure Laws Alberta Understand cybersecurity breach liability in Alberta: breach disclosure duties, contractual indemnities, and regulatory compliance.

Insolvency volumes in Canada have hit their highest level since 2009, driven by escalating financial strain on mortgage holders. According to Equifax Canada’s latest market pulse report, first-quarter insolvency filings surged 18.8% year-over-year as consumers reached a financial breaking point under the weight of high interest rates.

Insolvency volumes hit highest rates since 2009, Equifax warns A new report from Equifax Canada says insolvency volumes have risen to the highest level since 2009 amid escalating financial strain on homeowners.

Alberta's oil and gas sector drives economic growth across the province, but it also presents a uniquely complex employment law landscape for operators, contractors, and service companies.

From worker misclassification to contract pitfalls and labour standards compliance, the legal risks are significant and constantly evolving.

Our latest blog outlines what energy sector employers need to know: https://ow.ly/pQYA50Z2klE

Employment Law Issues in Oil & Gas | Alberta Navigate employment law challenges in Alberta's oil and gas sector. Info on contractor classification, safety compliance, disputes.

Family disputes over land can span generations, but courts have limits on how far back they are willing to look.

The recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision in Graham v. Graham is a strong reminder that limitation periods apply strictly, even in emotionally charged, multi-generational estate conflicts involving valuable real estate.

Our latest blog breaks down the key takeaways: https://ow.ly/LheK50YUzoC

Estate Disputes & Alberta Ranch Property Claims Learn how limitation periods impact estate disputes in Alberta. Insights for Calgary property litigation cases.

In Alberta, construction liens offer strong security, but they are not indefinite. A recent court ruling serves as a warning: if you do not move your case toward trial quickly, you could lose your secured status.

Under the province's construction laws, a court can cancel a lien or release the money held as security if a trial hasn't happened within two years. In this instance, the court released over $1 million in security because a contractor delayed their lawsuit for more than three years without a clear explanation. While the contractor can still pursue the debt, they are now an unsecured creditor, which makes collection much harder.

Our latest blog post explains the two-year rule and why contractors must act fast to protect their payment security: https://ow.ly/31k250YQC5I

Builders’ Lien Security Explained by Alberta Court of Appeal Alberta court reinstates lien security in major construction dispute. Learn key takeaways for Calgary builders’ lien claims and delays.

The report shows that the number of self-employed Canadians with paid employees peaked at about 867,000 in 2005. By 2025, that number had dropped to 716,000, a decline of 17 per cent, even as Canada’s population grew by roughly one-third.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ https://ow.ly/6z6Q50YP2JR

Canadian entrepreneurship in 'sharp decline,' warns think tank A free-market think tank is warning that high taxes and big government are snuffing out private sector entrepreneurship in Canada.