In April's edition of “Ask the Lawyer”, host Warren Berg discusses with Shelagh McGregor and Cynthia Carels from Weir Bowen LLP in Edmonton. They highlight Weir Bowen's legal impact across Alberta, B.C., and the Northwest Territories, including precedent-setting cases at the Supreme Court of Canada. The conversation clarifies misconceptions about the court's role, its non-partisan judicial appointments, and the stringent process for cases to reach the highest court. They delve into the complexities of 'leave to appeal' applications and criteria for cases of public importance, which establish enduring legal precedents. The discussion also focuses on the legislative and practical challenges of wrongful death claims.

Ask the Lawyer is heard the last Saturday of the Month on CFWE North & CJWE South in Alberta, Canada. For more information visit www.weirbowen.com & cfweradio.ca