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Ask the Lawyer is heard the last Saturday of the Month on CFWE North & CJWE South in Alberta, Canada. For details visit https://cfweradio.ca/ & https://weirbowen.com/
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Latest Episodes
Fatal Accidents Act, Wrongful Death, and Racial Bias in Alberta (May 2026)
This month on Ask the Lawyer, Cynthia Carels and Toby Vickar break down the realities of anti-Indigenous racism in Canadian health care and what it means for patients, families, and the law. From how bias shapes triage and treatment decisions t...
The Turning Point in Disability Claims: What Changes and Why (April 2026)
This month on Ask the Lawyer, Cynthia Carels and Ian Miller break down the realities of disability claims in Canada. From how disability insurance works to why claims are often denied, they walk through the key issues people face when they are ...
Injury Claims Across Provincial Borders: What Changes? (March 2026)
This month on Ask the Lawyer, Cynthia Carels and Shelagh McGregor explore what happens when an Alberta resident is injured outside the province. From which laws apply to how insurance claims are handled, they break down key risks, common covera...
Navigating Injury Claims For Children In Alberta (February 2026)
This month on Ask the Lawyer, hosts Cynthia Carels and Caitlin Gerstel explain how Alberta law protects children injured in accidents, even when parents have signed permission forms or waivers. They break down why most pre-injury waive...
Inside Obstetrical Malpractice: Rights, Risks, Remedies (January 2026)
This month on Ask the Lawyer, hosts Cynthia Carels and Mike McVey break down birth injury law in clear, plain language. They explain what counts as medical negligence, how informed consent really works, and why a signed consent form do...
