Bill 38 — First Session, 31St Legislature, 3 Charles Iii the Legislative Assembly of Alberta Bill 38 Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (Legislature 31, Session 1)

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2025 Bill 38 First Session, 31st Legislature, 3 Charles III THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ALBERTA BILL 38 RED TAPE REDUCTION STATUTES AMENDMENT ACT, 2025 THE MINISTER OF SERVICE ALBERTA AND RED TAPE REDUCTION First Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Second Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Committee of the Whole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1 Bill 38 BILL 38 2025 RED TAPE REDUCTION STATUTES AMENDMENT ACT, 2025 ( A s s e n t e d t o , 2 0 2 5 ) HIS MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, enacts as follows: Boundary Surveys Act Amends RSA 2000 cB-5 1(1) The Boundary Surveys Act is amended by this section.

(2) The following is added after

section 12: Non-application of Referendum Act 12.1 The Referendum Act does not apply with respect to a resolution under

section 43 of the Constitution Act, 1982 that authorizes an alteration to the boundary between Alberta and British Columbia if (

a) the alteration is for the purposes of substituting a conventional boundary line for a sinuous boundary line, and (

b) the boundary commissioners unanimously agree to the alteration. Charitable Fund-raising Act Amends RSA 2000 cC-9 2(1) The Charitable Fund-raising Act is amended by this section.

1 Explanatory Notes Explanatory Notes Boundary Surveys Act 1(1) Amends

chapter B-5 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

(2) Non-application of Referendum Act. Charitable Fund-raising Act 2(1) Amends

chapter C-9 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000.

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Section 1(1) is amended (

a) by adding the following after clause (d): (d.1) “director” means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the individual appointed as the Director of Charitable Fund-raising under

section 46.1; (

b) by adding the following after clause (h): (h.1) “inspector” means an individual appointed as an inspector under

section 46.2(1);

(3) Section 15 is amended (

a) by striking out “the Minister’s” wherever it occurs and substituting “the director’s”; (

b) by striking out “The Minister” wherever it occurs and substituting “The director”; (

c) by striking out “the Minister” wherever it occurs and substituting “the director”.

(4) Section 16 is amended (

a) by striking out “the Minister” wherever it occurs and substituting “the director”; (

b) in subsection (1)(

b) by striking out “the Minister’s designate” and substituting “the director”.

(5) Section 23 is amended (

a) by striking out “the Minister’s” wherever it occurs and substituting “the director’s”; (

b) by striking out “The Minister” wherever it occurs and substituting “The director”; (

c) by striking out “the Minister” wherever it occurs and substituting “the director”.

(6) Section 24 is amended

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(2) Adds

definitions.

(3) Transfers power to refuse to register or renew registrations and impose terms and conditions to director.

(4) Transfers duty to give notice of decision to director.

(5) Transfers power to refuse to issue or renew licence and impose terms and conditions to director.

(6) Transfers duty to give notice of decision to director.

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a) by striking out “the Minister” wherever it occurs and substituting “the director”; (

b) in subsection (1)(

b) by striking out “the Minister’s designate” and substituting “the director”.

(7) Section 31 is amended by striking out “The Minister” wherever it occurs and substituting “The director”.

(8) Section 38 is repealed.

(9) The heading “Ministerial Powers” preceding

section 44 is repealed and the heading “Director’s Powers” is substituted.

(10) Section 44 is amended (

a) by striking out “the Minister” wherever it occurs and substituting “the director”; (

b) by striking out “The Minister” wherever it occurs and substituting “The director”.

(11) Section 46 is amended (

a) by striking out “the Minister’s” wherever it occurs and substituting “the director’s”; (

b) by striking out “The Minister” wherever it occurs and substituting “The director”; (

c) in subsection (4)(

b) by striking out “the Minister’s designate” and substituting “the director”; (

d) in subsection (5) by striking out “the Minister” and substituting “the director”.

(12) The following is added after

Part 4:

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(7) Transfers power to establish standards of practice to director.

(8) Section 38 presently reads: 38 The Minister may appoint one or more inspectors for the purposes of this Act and the regulations.

(9) Updates heading.

(10) Transfers Ministerial powers to director.

(11) Transfers power to suspend or cancel registrations or licences and impose terms and conditions to director.

(12) Part 4.1 Administration.

Part 4.1 Administration Appointment of director 46.1 The Minister may appoint an individual as the Director of Charitable Fund-raising. Appointment of inspector 46.2(1) The director may appoint one or more individuals as inspectors for the purposes of this Act.

(2) The director is, by virtue of that office, an inspector. Delegation by director 46.3(1) In this section, “department” means the department administered by the Minister.

(2) The director may, in writing, delegate the exercise of a power conferred or the performance of a duty imposed on the director under this Act, except the power to delegate under this section, to an employee of the department.

(3) A delegation under subsection (2) may be subject to conditions as determined by the director.

(13) Section 51 is amended by striking out “The Minister may” and substituting “The Minister or the director may”.

(14) Section 52 is amended (

a) in subsection (1) by striking out “the Minister” and substituting “the director”; (

b) in subsection (3) by striking out “the Minister’s” and substituting “the director’s”.

(15) Section 57 is amended (

a) by renumbering it as subsection (1);

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(13) Section 51 presently reads: 51 The Minister may disclose any information obtained under this Act for the purpose of assisting the public to determine if contributions should be made to a particular person, charitable organization, fund-raising business or donor fund-raiser.

(14) Updates references from Minister to director for decisions subject to appeal.

(15) Adds regulation-making authority.

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b) in subsection (1) by adding the following after clause (l): (l.1) respecting the conduct of charitable organizations and fund-raising businesses when making solicitations; (

c) by adding the following after subsection (1):

(2) A regulation under subsection (1) may adopt or incorporate, in whole or in part or with modifications, a code, standard or body of rules that relates to any matter in respect of which a regulation may be made under subsection (1).

(3) A code, standard or body of rules may be adopted or incorporated under subsection (2) as it reads on a specific date or as amended from time to time.

(16) Section 57.1 is repealed and the following is substituted: Protection from liability 57.1 No action or other proceeding for damages may be commenced against the Minister, the director, an inspector or any other person who is under the administration of the Minister for (

a) an act done in good faith in the performance or intended performance of a duty or the exercise or intended exercise of a power under this Act, or (

b) neglect or default in the performance of the duty or the exercise of the power in good faith.

(17) The following provisions are amended by striking out “the Minister” wherever it occurs and substituting “the director”:

section 14;

section 18(1);

section 19(b);

section 22;

section 26(1);

section 27;

section 45(1);

section 48;

section 55(1) and (3).

(18) This

section comes into force on Proclamation.

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(16) Section 57.1 presently reads: 57.1 No action for damages may be commenced against the Minister, an inspector or any person under the administration of the Minister for anything done or not done by that person in good faith while carrying out duties or exercising powers under this Act.

(17) Transfers powers and duties to director.

(18) Coming into force.

6 Child and Youth Advocate Act Amends SA 2011 cC-11.5 3(1) The Child and Youth Advocate Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 9 is amended (

a) in subsection (2) (

i) by adding “do the following:” after “the Advocate may”; (ii) in clause (

b) by adding “subject to subsection (3),” before “on the Advocate’s own initiative”; (iii) in clause (

c) by adding “subject to subsection (4),” before “appoint”; (iv) by repealing clause (

d) and substituting the following: (

d) if, in the opinio n of the Advocate, the investigation is warranted or in the public interest, investigate systemic issues arising from the following: (

i) a serious injury to a child who at the time of the injury was receiving a designated service referred to in

section 1(e)(i); (ii) subject to subsection (5), a serious injury to or the death of a child who at the time of the injury or death was receiving a designated service referred to in

section 1(e)(ii) or (iii); (iii) subject to subsection (5.1), the death of a child who at the time of the death was receiving a designated service referred to in

section 1(e)(i); (iv) subject to subsection (5.2), the death of a person who at any time during the 2-year period immediately preceding the death was a child receiving a designated service referred to in

section 1(e)(i);

6 Explanatory Notes Child and Youth Advocate Act 3(1) Amends

chapter C-11.5 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2011.

(2) Section 9 presently reads in part:

(2) In carrying out the role of the Advocate under subsection (1), the Advocate may (

b) on the Advocate’s own initiative, or at the request of a child, assist in appealing or reviewing a decision relating to a designated service; (

c) appoint, or cause to be appointed, lawyers to represent children with respect to any matter or proceeding under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act or the Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act or any matter or proceeding prescribed by regulation; (

d) if, in the opinion of the Advocate, the investigation is warranted or in the public interest, investigate systemic issues arising from (ii) a serious injury to or the death of a child who at the time of the injury or death was receiving a designated service referred to in

section 1(e)(ii) or (iii), (iii) the death of a child who at the time of the death was receiving a designated service referred to in

section 1(e)(i), or (iv) the death of a child who at any time during the 2-year period immediately preceding the death received a designated service referred to in

section 1(e)(i); (5) Subsection (2)(d)(ii) does not apply in respect of a designated service referred to in

section 1(e)(iii) unless, at the time of the serious injury to or death of the child, the child was in open or secure custody.

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b) by adding the following after subsection (5): (5.1) Subsection (2)(d)(iii) does not apply in respect of the death of a child referred to in

section 1(c)(ii) who is 20 years of age or over. (5.2) Subsection (2)(d)(iv) does not apply in respect of the death of a person who is 20 years of age or over.

(3) Section 9.1 is amended (

a) by repealing subsections (2) and (3) and substituting the following:

(2) The Advocate must review the death of a person who, at the time of death, was (

a) under the age of 18 years, and (

b) receiving intervention serv ices as a child in need of intervention.

(3) The Advocate must complete the review under subsection (2) and make the report of the review referred to in

section 15.4(1) available to the public within one year from the earlier of either of the following: (

a) the date on which the Chief Medical Examiner provides notification of the death under

section 32.1 of the Fatality Inquiries Act; (

b) the date on which the Advocate first collects information from the Registrar of Vital Statistics under subsection (8) about the death of the deceased person. (

b) by repealing subsections (4) and (5); (

c) in subsection (6) by striking out “subsection (3)(a)” and substituting “subsection (3)”; (

d) in subsection (8) by striking out “under 20 years of age” and substituting “under the age of 18 years”.

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(3) Section 9.1 presently reads in part:

(2) The Advocate must review the death of a person who (

a) was under 18 years of age at the time of the person’s death, and (

i) was receiving intervention services as a child in need of intervention at the time of the person’s death, or (ii) had received intervention se rvices as a child in need of intervention within the 2 years before the person’s death, or (

b) was 18 or 19 years of age and had received intervention services as a child in need of intervention within the 2 years before the person’s death.

(3) The Advocate must (

a) complete the review under subsection (2) and make the report of the review referred to in

section 15.4(1) available to the public within one year from the earlier of (

i) the date that the Chie f Medical Examiner provides notification of the death under

section 32.1 of the Fatality Inquiries Act, and (ii) the date that the Advocate first collects information from the Registrar of Vital Statistics under subsection (8) about the death of the deceased person, or (

b) if any reviews cannot be comp leted within one year, report to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly as required by subsection (4)(b).

(4) Section 15 is amended (

a) by repealing subsection (3.1); (

b) in subsection (4)

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(4) The Advocate must report to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly every 6 months in accordance with the regulations (

a) as to the number of completed reviews, and (

b) the number of incomplete re views and the reasons that those reviews have not been completed within one year as required by subsection (3)(a).

(5) The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly must lay a report received under subsection (4) before the Legislative Assembly if it is then sitting or, if it is not then sitting, within 15 days after the commencement of the next sitting.

(6) Despite subsection (3)(a), the Advocate must at any time before or during a review under this section, (

a) on the written request of a seni or official of any relevant law enforcement agency, stay the review for the purpose of allowing a law enforcement investigation in respect of or in relation to the death that is the subject of the review if in the senior official’s opinion the review could reasonably be expected to interfere with or harm an ongoing law enforcement investigation, including a police investigation, or (

b) on the written request of the Assistant Deputy Minister responsible for the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service, stay the review pending the prosecution or final determination of a charge if a person is charged, in respect of or in relation to the death that is the subject of the review, under any statute in force in Alberta where, in the opinion of that Assistant Deputy Minister, the review could reasonably be expected to interfere with or harm that prosecution or determination.

(8) For the purposes of carrying out the Advocate’s duties, powers and functions under this section, the Advocate may collect, use and disclose information as set out in the regulations from the Registrar of Vital Statistics about the death of any person under 20 years of age.

(4) Section 15 presently reads in part:

(3.1) The Advocate must make a copy of a report made under subsection (1) available to the Audit Advisory Committee.

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i) by striking out “considering any comments of the Audit Advisory Committee” and substituting “completing a report under subsection (1)”; (ii) in clause (

b) by striking out “in form and manner” and substituting “in a form and manner”.

(5) Sections 15.1, 15.2 and 15.3 are repealed.

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(4) As soon as practicable after considering any comments of the Audit Advisory Committee, the Advocate must (

a) provide a copy of a report made under subsection (1) to a public body that is directly or indirectly a subject of the investigation, and (

b) make the report available to the public in form and manner that the Advocate considers appropriate.

(5) Sections 15.1, 15.2 and 15.3 presently read: 15.1(1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may establish a committee called the Audit Advisory Committee consisting of persons appointed as members of the Audit Advisory Committee by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.

(2) The Lieutenant Governor in Council must designate one of the members of the Audit Advisory Committee as chair.

(3) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may authorize, fix and provide for the payment of remuneration and expenses to the members of the Audit Advisory Committee. 15.2(1) The mandate of the Audit Advisory Committee is (

a) to advise the Advocate (

i) on whether the Advocate’s recommendations in a report under

section 15 of an investigation under

section 9(2)(

d) are consistent with the criteria specified in the regulations for recommendations in reports of investigations, and (ii) on whether the Advocate’s recommendations in a report under

section 15.4 of a review under

section 9.1 are consistent with the criteria set out in the regulations for recommendations in reports of reviews, and (

b) to perform any duties or func tions set out in the regulations.

(2) The Advocate must give to the Audit Advisory Committee any information or records that the Committee considers reasonable and appropriate to enable the Committee to fulfil its mandate under subsection (1).

(6) Section 15.4 is amended (

a) by repealing subsection (4); (

b) in subsection (5) by striking out “considering any comments of the Audit Advisory Committee” and substituting “completing a report under subsection (1)”. (7) Sections 21(3) and (4), 22(b.23), (b.34) and (b.35) and 23 are repealed.

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(3) Any confidential information or records provided by the Advocate to the Committee under subsection (2) for the purposes of the Committee in the course of carrying out its powers, duties and functions under this Act must not be disclosed or made known to any other person except as is necessary to carry out those powers, duties and functions. 15.3(1) The Audit Advisory Committee may make rules respecting the calling of, and the conduct of business at, its meetings.

(2) The chair of the Audit Advisory Committee must, on the request of the Advocate, call a meeting of the Audit Advisory Committee to review any matter that the Advocate considers should be brought to the attention of the Audit Advisory Committee.

(6) Section 15.4(4) and (5) presently read:

(4) The Advocate must make a copy of a report made under subsection (1) available to the Audit Advisory Committee.

(5) As soon as practicable after considering any comments of the Audit Advisory Committee, the Advocate must (

a) provide a copy of a report made under subsection (1) to a ministry that is directly or indirectly a subject of the review, and (

b) make the report available to the public in a form and manner that the Advocate considers appropriate. (7) Sections 21(3) and (4), 22(b.23), (b.34) and (b.35) and 23 presently read: 21(3) When a copy of the annual report is laid before the Legislative Assembly pursuant to subsection (2), the report so laid stands referred to the committee of the Legislative Assembly charged with the subject-matter of the report, or such other committee determined by the Legislative Assembly, for its review and report.

(4) The committee to which a report is referred pursuant to subsection (3) must report back to the Legislative Assembly within 90 days of the report being referred to it if it is then sitting or, if it is not sitting, within 15 days after the commencement of the next sitting. 22 The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations

(8) The following is added after

section 24: Transitional — continuing an investigation or review 24.1(1) In this section, (a) “amended Act” means the Child and Youth Advocate Act as it reads on the coming into force of this section; (b) “former Act” means the Child and Youth Advocate Act as it read immediately before the coming into force of this section.

(2) Notwithstanding

section 9(5.1), if an investigation in respect of the death of a child who was 20 years of age or over at the time of the child’s death commenced under

section 9(2)(d)(iii) of the former Act was not completed on or before the coming into force of this section, the investigation is continued and must be completed in accordance with the amended Act.

(3) Notwithstanding

section 9(5.2), if an investigation in respect of the death of a person who was 20 years of age or over at the time of the person’s death commenced under

section 9(2)(d)(iv) of the former Act was not completed on or before the coming into force of this section, the investigation is continued and must be completed in accordance with the amended Act.

(4) Subject to subsection (5), if a review commenced under

section 9.1(2)(a)(ii) or (

b) of the former Act was not completed on or before the coming into force of this section, the review is continued and must be completed in accordance with the amended Act.

11 Explanatory Notes (b.23) respecting reports under

section 9.1(4); (b.34) respecting the establishmen t of the Audit Advisory Committee under

section 15.1; (b.35) respecting the powers, duties and functions of the Audit Advisory Committee established under

section 15.1; 23 A committee of the Legislative Assembly must begin a comprehensive review of this Act by July 1, 2016 and must submit to the Legislative Assembly, within one year after beginning the review, a report that includes any amendments recommended by the committee.

(8) Transitional — continuing an investigation or review.

(5) Section 9.1(8) of the former Act applies to a review referred to in subsection (4).

(9) This

section comes into force on Proclamation. Energy Diversification Act Repeals SA 2018 cE-9.6 4 The Energy Diversification Act is repealed. Post-secondary Learning Act Amends SA 2003 cP-19.5 5(1) The Post-secondary Learning Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1(

r) is amended by adding “98.1,” before “125.2”.

(3) The heading preceding

section 53 is repealed and the following is substituted:

Part 4 Public and Private Post-secondary Institutions

(4) Section 55 is amended by adding “at the rates prescribed by the board and” before “in accordance”.

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(9) Coming into force. Energy Diversification Act 4 Repeals

chapter E-9.6 of Statutes of Alberta, 2018. Post-secondary Learning Act 5(1) Amends

chapter P-19.5 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2003.

(2) Section 1(

r) presently reads: 1 In this Act, (r) “students association” me ans a students association of a university, comprehensive community college or polytechnic institution established under

section 93 or continued under

section 32.1, 32.2, 32.3, 125.2, 125.3 or 125.4;

(3) The heading preceding

section 53 presently reads:

Part 4 Public Post-secondary Institutions

(4) Section 55 presently reads: 55 The members of the board (

a) may be paid remuneration for the performance of their duties as members of the board, and (

b) shall be paid for travelling and living expenses incurred while away from their ordinary places of residence in the course of their duties as members of the board,

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Section 61(3.1) is repealed.

(6) Section 68(1) is amended by adding “public” before “post-secondary”.

(7) The following is added after

section 98: Amalgamation with society 98.1(1) In this section, “society” means a society incorporated or continued under the Societies Act.

(2) In accordance with this section, the students association of a public post-secondary institution may amalgamate with a society and continue as a students association.

(3) The council of a students association may, by resolution, approve an amalgamation with a society, and the governing body of a society may, by resolution, approve an amalgamation with a students association.

(4) The Minister may recommend to the Lieutenant Governor in Council that an order be made amalgamating the students association of a public post-secondary institution and a society if (

a) the Minister is satisfied that the primary purpose of the society is to provide for the administration of student affairs at the public post‑secondary institution,

13 Explanatory Notes in accordance with any applicable regulations under the Alberta Public Agencies Governance Act.

(5) Section 61(3.1) presently reads:

(3.1) The limitations on increasing tuition fees described in subsection (3) do not apply with respect to the 2020-2021, 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 academic years, and the board may increase the tuition fees to be paid by domestic students in relation to these years in accordance with any restrictions on increasing tuition fees set out in the regulations.

(6) Section 68(1) presently reads: 68(1) Unless otherwise agreed to by the board, the ownership of any invention, work, information or material, regardless of form, including any patent, copyright, technological or industrial design process or trademark acquired or produced by an officer of the post-secondary institution or an employee of the board that results from or is connected with the officer’s or employee’s duties or employment vests in the board and may be made available to the public under conditions, on payment of fees or royalties or otherwise, as the board may determine.

(7) Amalgamation with society.

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b) the students association has provided to the Minister a copy of the resolution to amalgamate approved by the students association that is certified to be a true copy by a member of the council of the students association, and (

c) the society has provided to the Minister a copy of the resolution to amalgamate approved by the society that is certified to be a true copy by a director of the society.

(5) On receiving a recommendation under subsection (4), the Lieutenant Governor in Council may, by order, amalgamate the students association and the society.

(6) An order made under subsection (5) must (

a) specify the date that the amalgamation takes effect, and (

b) designate the name of the amalgamated students association.

(7) On the date specified in the order to amalgamate made under subsection (5), (

a) the amalgamating students association and the amalgamating society are amalgamated and are continued as one students association, (

b) the members of the counc il of the amalgamating students association are the first members of the council of the amalgamated students association, (

c) the bylaws of the amalgamating students association are the first bylaws of the council of the amalgamated students association, (

d) the property of the amalga mating students association and the amalgamating society continues to be the property of the amalgamated students association, (

e) the amalgamated students association continues to be liable for all debts and obligations of the amalgamating students association and the amalgamating society, (

f) an existing cause of action, claim or liability to prosecution is unaffected,

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g) a civil, criminal or ad ministrative action or proceeding pending by or against the amalgamating students association or the amalgamating society may be continued to be prosecuted by or against the amalgamated students association, and (

h) a conviction against or a ruling, order or judgment in favour of or against the amalgamating students association or the amalgamating society may be enforced by or against the amalgamated students association.

(8) If an order is made under subsection (5), the Minister shall provide a copy of the order to the Registrar, as defined in the Business Corporations Act.

(8) The heading preceding

section 102.1 is repealed and the following is substituted: Division 2 Roles of Post-secondary Institutions and Programs of Study

(9) The heading preceding

section 107.01 is repealed and the following is substituted: Division 2.1 Minister’s Advisory Council on Higher Education and Skills

(10) The heading preceding

section 108 is repealed and the following is substituted: Division 2.2 Campus Alberta Quality Council

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(8) The heading preceding

section 102.1 presently reads: Division 2 Public Post-secondary Institutions and Independent Academic Institutions

(9) The heading preceding

section 107.01 presently reads: Minister’s Advisory Council on Higher Education and Skills

(10) The heading preceding

section 108 presently reads: Campus Alberta Quality Council

(11) Section 122 is repealed and the following is substituted: Changing name of corporation or public post-secondary institution 122 The Lieutenant Governor in Council may, by order, change (

a) the name of a corporation established or continued under this Act, and (

b) the name of a public post-secondary institution. Residential Tenancies Act Amends SA 2004 cR-17.1 6(1) The Residential Tenancies Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 57(5) is repealed and the following is substituted:

(5) When a landlord is unable to effect service on a tenant or a person referred to in

section 33 or 36 by any means referred to in subsections (1) to (4) or when a tenant is unable to effect service on the landlord personally or by registered mail, the landlord or tenant may effect service of the notice, order or document by an electronic method if (

a) the landlord or tenant, as applicable, has provided an electronic address as an address for service to which information or data in respect of a notice, order or document may be transmitted, and (

b) the notice, order or document is sent to the landlord or tenant, as applicable, at the specified address and in a format that is usable for subsequent reference. Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act Amends SA 2021 cS-7.88 7(1) The Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act is amended by this section.

(2) Section 1 is amended (

a) by adding the following after clause (i):

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(11) Section 122 presently reads: 122 The Lieutenant Governor in Council may, by order, change the name of a corporation established or continued under this Act. Residential Tenancies Act 6(1) Amends

chapter R-17.1 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2004.

(2) Section 57(5) presently reads:

(5) If a landlord is unable to effect service on a tenant or a person referred to in

section 33 or 36 by any means referred to in subsections (1) to (4) or if a tenant is unable to effect service on the landlord personally or by registered mail, the landlord or tenant may effect service of the notice, order or document by sending it by electronic means that will result in a printed copy of the notice, order or document being received by an electronic device that is situated in the residential premises or at the landlord’s address, as the case may be. Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act 7(1) Amends

chapter S-7.88 of the Statutes of Alberta, 2021.

(2) Adds

definitions.

17 (i.1) “employers’ organization” means an incorporated or unincorporated organization of employers formed for purposes that include the regulation of relations between employers and employees; (

b) by adding the following after clause (k): (k.1) “occupational association” means an incorporated or unincorporated organization, other than a trade union or employers’ organization, that (

i) has members engaged in the practice of an occupation or designated trade, or (ii) has the object of advancing or promoting the practice of an occupation or designated trade; (

c) by adding the following after clause (m): (m.1) “person” includes an employers’ organization, occupational association or trade union; (

d) by adding the following after clause (r): (r.1) “trade union” m eans an incorporated or unincorporated organization of employees, or any local of the organization, formed for purposes that include the regulation of relations between employees and employers;

(3) The following is added after

section 34: Proceedings against unincorporated trade union, etc. 34.1(1) Any proceeding under this Act may be instituted against an unincorporated employers’ organization, occupational association or trade union in any name used by the employers’ organization, occupational association or trade union.

(2) For the purposes of any proceeding under this Act, any act or omission by a director, manager, official, employee or agent of an unincorporated employers’ organization, occupational association or trade union is deemed also to be

an act or omission of the employers’ organization, occupational association or trade union, as the case may be, if the act or omission was within the scope of the authority of the director, manager, official, employee or agent to act on behalf of the employers’ organization, occupational association or trade union.

17 Explanatory Notes

(3) Proceedings against unincorporated trade union, etc.

RECORD OF DEBATE Stage Date Member From To Interventions From To Stage Date Member From To Interventions From To Stage Date Member From To Interventions From To Stage Date Member From To Interventions From To Stage Date Member From To Interventions From To Stage Date Member From To Interventions From To Title: 2025 (31st, 1st) Bill 38, Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2025

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