Alberta maternity and parental leaves are covered by Employment Insurance. This means employers don’t have to pay wages to employees who avail these leaves unless agreed upon in an employment contract or collective agreement. Does Alberta Health Care cover pregnancy? Provides care to women throughout pregnancy, during labour and after delivery. Services provided include: care […]
Author: Muriel Schmidt
How Does Maternity Pay Work In Alberta?
A pregnant employee shall be granted up to seventy-eight (78) weeks of leave without pay which includes a combined total of not more than sixteen (16) weeks maternity leave and sixty-two (62) consecutive weeks of parental leave immediately following the last day of her maternity leave. How much money do you get on maternity leave […]
How Long Do You Have To File A Statement Of Claim In Alberta?
two years. When Does the Statement of Claim Need to be Filed? In Alberta, typically you have two years from the date of the accident to file a Statement of Claim, or your claim will be statute-barred, in other words, prohibited by law. How long do you have to serve a statement of claim in […]
Is Eyelid Surgery Covered By Alberta Health Care?
Unfortunately, most lid surgeries are not covered under your Alberta Health Care Plan until your condition meets certain criteria. Current guidelines to be covered, indicate that the upper lids need to be sagging and obscuring 50% or more of the visual axis. Does Alberta Health pay for eyelid surgery? Alberta Health Services will cover upper […]
Is There An Insurance Cap In Alberta?
As of 2021, the cap is now set at $5,365 (a 1.3% increase from 2020). If your claim is already in progress, chances are these changes to the cap will not impact you. The cap for minor injury compensation claims in Alberta has been updated for 2021. 2004 – 2006 $4000 2019 $5202 2020 $5296 […]
How Long Does A Civil Lawsuit Take In Alberta?
Default Judgment may be obtained in less than 40 days. A Request to Note in Default may be filed and you will proceed to an assessment of damages by way of a hearing or an Affidavit outlining the damages in support of Judgment. A Judgment may be obtained within 45 days. How long do most […]
Where Are Manitoba Mennonites From?
southern Russia. HRB Map # 030.) Between 1874 and 1881, approximately 7,000 Mennonites from southern Russia made their way to the newly established province of Manitoba. Where did the Canadian Mennonites come from? In the 1920s, 20,000 Russian Mennonites immigrated to Canada. Established Mennonite communities in Ontario, mostly descendants of immigrants from Pennsylvania in the […]
Do Manitoba Maples Make Syrup?
While it is well known that the sweet sap of sugar maples can be boiled down to the delicious syrup we Canadians are famous for, did you know you can also produce syrup using the sap from Manitoba maples (Acer negundo)? What does Manitoba maple syrup taste like? Manitoba maples can also be tapped for […]
What Is The Floral Emblem Of Manitoba?
The prairie crocus (Pulsatilla ludoviciana) was adopted as Manitoba’s floral emblem in 1906. What symbol represents Manitoba? The bison was used in the Canadian Coat of Arms to represent Manitoba, and has been on the Coat of Arms since 1905. The bison has become a majestic symbol of Manitoba’s pioneering spirit and is the official […]
Is Falconry Legal In Alberta?
Falconry was first legalized in Alberta in 1981. Since then, Alberta’s Wildlife Regulation has required that practising falconers belong to the Alberta Falconry Association in order to apply for a Falconry Permit each year. Can you have a pet falcon in Alberta? NO! Aside from the fact that one cannot keep raptors as pets under […]