Today, October 13, is International Plain Language Day! 🌎📖 At CPLEA, plain language is at the heart of everything we do. From LawCentral and LawNow to our topic-specific websites and various publications, we strive to make legal information clear, understandable and accessible to Albertans. The law can be complicated. Information about it doesn’t have to be. #InternationalPlainLanguageDay #PlainLanguage #AccessToJustice

🧡Today, September 30th, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 🧡 CPLEA honours the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, and the families and communities impacted by residential schools. Today is an opportunity to listen, learn and reflect on the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools, and on the work of reconciliation in Canada. #NationalDayforTruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters

📣 2026–2027 NEW WEBINAR SERIES! CPLEA is launching 8 new FREE webinars exploring surprising things you might not know about the law!💡 💻 Online ⏰ 12–1 p.m. 💙 FREE 📅 Monthly (except December) From employment law to planning for the future and more, there’s something for everyone! Join us for one or all eight! 🔗 cplea.ca/workshops #CPLEA #AlbertaLaw #FreeWebinar

🛴 You've probably seen them piled up on boulevards, zipping down shared pathways, or maybe even floating down a river. E-scooters have become a common sight across Alberta! They can be a fun and convenient way to get around, but there are rules you should know before you ride. Our FAQs answer some common questions about e-scooter laws in Alberta, so you can ride safely and confidently. 👉Learn more: law-faqs.org/e-scooters/ Remember: E-scooter rules can vary by municipality, so be sure to check with your local municipality before you ride. #EScooters #RideSafe #KnowTheLaw

After record rainfall, sudden downpours, and severe thunderstorms, flooding can happen when you least expect it. 🌧️🌊 If you're a renter, do you know what to do after the flood waters recede? CPLEA's After the Flood tipsheet explains the steps that tenants and landlords can take following a flood, including information on safety, repairs, and their rights and responsibilities. 💧If you see flooding on roadways or in underpasses, report it to your local municipality or county so they can assess the situation and respond as needed. Learn more: cplea.ca/HLIP_AfterFlood.pdf #FloodSafety #RentingInAlberta #TenantRights #ABstorm

💜November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta.💜 Family violence can happen to anyone, and it’s important to remember that there are supports available. Here is a list of resources that can provide support to anyone dealing with family violence in Alberta. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, always remember: YOU ARE NOT ALONE! #FamilyViolence #Alberta #fvpm2025 #FamilyViolencePreventionMonth

📣 Happening This Wednesday! Join CPLEA for a free one-hour webinar where we’ll bust some of the myths surrounding Enduring Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives. Learn what really happens when someone makes decisions for you — what responsibilities they actually have, and what you can expect. 📅 Wednesday, October 29 | 12:00–1:00 PM (online) 👉 Sign up today: qrco.de/WhoDecides #MythBusting #PublicLegalEducation #AccessToJustice

🏠 Do you work with a legal clinic, public agency, or legal organization that supports Albertans with housing? 🏠 We want to hear from you during our next round of community consultations! This September, we’re hosting two sessions for professionals working in housing, landlord and tenancy, or related areas. It’s your chance to share the trends, issues, and needs you’re seeing on the ground, and help shape the future of tenancy law resources in Alberta. Register for one of our sessions: 📅 Session 2 | September 11, 2025 — 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM 🔗 qrco.de/CCSession2 📅 Session 3 | September 25, 2025 — 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM 🔗 qrco.de/CCSession3 Learn more about the project here: cplea.ca/what-we-do/communit… #CommunityConsultation #TenancyLaw #AlbertaHousing #LegalHelp #AccesstoJustice

📢We’re updating Alberta’s tenancy law resources — and we need your input. 🏡 CPLEA is hosting 2-hour ONLINE community consultations from August to November. These sessions are sector-specific, so please register for the one that best fits your role or organization. Your feedback will directly shape the next generation of legal information for renters, landlords, and housing professionals across Alberta. 👉 To find out more about this project and register for a session, visit: cplea.ca/what-we-do/communit… ⭐️ Registrations close one week before each session date. 💬 Your voice matters. Help shape the future of tenancy law resources in Alberta! #TenancyLaw #AlbertaHousing #LegalHelp #CommunityConsultation #CPLEA

📢 We’re excited to be at the 2025 Landlord Resource Trade Show & ARLA Achievement Awards Luncheon today at River Cree Resort and Casino! Come visit us at our booth — we’ll be here until 2:30 PM! Learn more about how we support landlords and tenants through public legal education, and grab some helpful resources (and a few fun goodies too)! We’d love to chat — don’t be shy, stop by and say hi! 👋 #ARLATradeShow2025 #LandlordResourceTradeShow #ARLAYeg #CPLEA

🌸✨Happy International Women’s Day!✨🌸 Today, we celebrate all the incredible women who inspire, lead, and make the world a better place every day. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #EmpoweredWomenEmpowerWomen

📜Annexation: What Does It Really Mean? 📜 Recently, there has been growing discussion in the media about annexation — but what does it actually involve? In our latest LawNow article, we break down what annexation means and the implications of annexation by use of force. 🔎Read more here: lawnow.org/annexation-and-th… #InternationalLaw #territorialdisputes #sovereignty #PublicLegalEducation

Named a Personal Representative for an Estate? Here’s What You Need to Know! Taking on the role of a personal representative comes with important responsibilities—but you don’t have to navigate it alone! Our NEW LawNow article breaks down some of the key duties and highlights some valuable tools and resources to help you every step of the way. 📖Learn more here: lawnow.org/acting-as-persona… #EstatePlanning #willsandestates #PlanningForTheFuture

💖 Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at CPLEA! Wishing you a day filled with warmth, joy, and kindness. Stay safe and celebrate love in all its forms! ❤️ #HappyValentinesDay #KindnessMatters

⏳ Last Chance! ⏳ This Friday, February 7th, is the FINAL day to sign up and help CPLEA review translations of five of our most popular publications. If you (or someone you know) speaks Arabic, French, Punjabi, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, or Ukrainian, this is your chance to make a difference and help CPLEA reach more Albertans! 🔗 Learn how you can help here: cplea.ca/PublicationTranslat… #translations #yegnonprofit #alberta

📅 Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to CPLEA's Spring Webinar Series! We’re excited to present three brand-new webinars this March, and the best part? They’re FREE to join! 📆 Wednesday, March 12: 12pm-1pm | Social Media and the Law – qrco.de/SocialMediaWebinar 📆 Wednesday, March 19: 12pm-1pm | What are My Rights on Arrest? –qrco.de/RightsonArrestWebina… 📆 Thursday, March 27: 12pm-1pm | Will Uncovered – qrco.de/WillsUncoveredWebina… Join us for these insightful, one-hour sessions and gain valuable knowledge! Don't miss out—register now at the links above! #accesstojustice #publiclegaleducation #albertalaw

Happy Lunar New Year from CPLEA! 🎊🐉 May this year bring you joy, prosperity, and good fortune. Wishing you happiness and success in the year ahead! #LunarNewYear