The last revision was completed in 1980. Alberta Justice, in its capacity as Legislative Counsel to the Government of Alberta, will develop a new official copy of the statutes for Queen s Printer to publish next year, subject to the enactment of authorizing legislation currently before the house. Initiative 3 Work with stakeholders to review and implement the approved recommendations of the MLA Review Committee on the Maintenance Enforcement Program and Child Access as it relates to different dispute resolution mechanisms. Legislative changes with respect to the consolidation of family law have been scheduled for spring 2001. In partnership with Children s Services and Human Resources, Alberta Justice has begun the process for overall reform of Alberta family law.
Plans are in place for the development of streamlined, rationalized legislation.
This process will involve both public and selected expert and interest group consultation. It will cover issues including custody and access and child support. It will include changes with substantive law and procedure. Family Mediation Services was transferred from Children s Services to Justice. There is continued interdepartmental consultation to ensure integrated services to families in need.