The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a seismic shift in how litigation is conducted in Alberta. The courts and counsel have had to adept to these changing circumstances while adhering to the existing Alberta Rules of Court. Discuss from a practice perspective case law that has interpreted the Alberta Rules of Court on interesting points of law during the pandemic. Topics include: limitation periods, varying and setting aside orders, dismissal for delay, summary judgment post-Hannam, costs, and remote questioning.

This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a webinar on September 14, 2021. Total running time is 1 hour, 31 minutes.

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Presenters

Melissa N. Burkett, Alberta Justice and Solicitor General

Kelly Osaka, Dentons Canada LLP