New Partner at McCuaig Desrochers
January 2, 2023
We are pleased to announce that Jeff Arsenault has joined the partnership. Welcome!
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Office Closure Notice
December 6, 2022
Our offices will be closed as of 4:30 pm on Friday, December 23rd, 2022, for the winter holiday, and will reopen 8:30 am on Monday, January 2nd, 2023.
Welcome Breanna Case
September 15, 2022
McCuaig Desrochers LLP is pleased to welcome Breanna Case as an articling student. Breanna received her Juris Doctor from University of Alberta’s Faculty of Law in 2022. While in law school, she volunteered as Dayleader on the Family and Civil Law Project with Student Legal Services where she assisted low-income individuals with their legal matters in Provincial Court. She also served on the Women’s Law Forum and the Edmonton branch of the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) where she
2022 Community Involvement
August 17, 2022
In 1995 (the 100th anniversary of our firm’s establishment), the partners of McCuaig Desrochers LLP endowed a charitable fund through the Edmonton Community Foundation grant program. The partners of our firm have administered this charitable fund since that time, directing donations to different worthy organizations every year. This year, McCuaig Desrochers LLP has directed that its Edmonton Community Foundation fund proceeds be donated to the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, which we feel is a very deserving organization doing very important
Congratulations Olivia!
July 22, 2022
We are proud to announce that Olivia Wang has been Admitted to the Bar and welcome her as an Associate with the firm. Please see Olivia’s full bio here.
Congratulations Monika!
July 8, 2022
We are proud to announce that Monika Sharma has been Admitted to the Bar and welcome her as an Associate with the firm. Please see Monika’s full bio here.
Changes Ahead for Canada’s Express Entry Immigration Program
June 27, 2022
There are changes coming to Canada’s Express Entry program. Express Entry has been a mainstay of Canada’s economic immigration system since its introduction in 2015, governing the intake of permanent residence applications under several of our economic immigration programs. Under the Express Entry system, individuals interested in applying for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class, or the Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades programs must first create an online profile that is automatically assessed a certain number of
Modernization of Alberta’s Trustee Act
May 11, 2022
A new Alberta provincial Trustee Act was introduced as Bill 12 on March 29, 2022 and was passed by the legislature on April 29, 2022. Once proclaimed into force, the new Trustee Act (the New Act) will provide a modern framework for trust law in Alberta. Overall, the new Trustee Act clarifies the responsibilities and powers of trustees and will provide greater protections for beneficiaries. Additionally, the new provisions would reduce administrative burdens imposed by trust law, as it lessens
Congratulations to Frank P. Friesacher, Q.C.
April 7, 2022
We are excited to congratulate Frank Friesacher, Q.C. on his appointment as Her Majesty’s Counsel, learned in the law, for the Province of Alberta. A well deserved honour!
New Canadian Immigration Streams for Ukrainians
March 11, 2022
As of February 24, 2022, Russia has launched a military attack against Ukraine and its people. The Canadian government has implemented new measures to help the people of Ukraine affected by this attack. The Canadian government has expressed a commitment to prioritizing applications from people living in Ukraine for Canadian permanent residence, proof of citizenship, temporary residence and citizenship grant for adoption. Additionally, they are attempting to urgently process passports and travel documents for Canadians living in Ukraine, to allow
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