McLeod Law is pleased to announce its continued recognition as "Highly Regarded for Corporate/Commercial - Alberta" in the 2026 edition of the Chambers Canada Guide: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business.  

Were you or a loved one affected by the recent gastrointestinal outbreak linked to Saskatoon Farm near Calgary?

On July 25, 2025, Alberta Health Services (AHS) confirmed a gastrointestinal outbreak at the food facility within the Saskatoon Farm food facility located at #20 80181 338 Ave E, Foothills County, AB. As of August 14, 2025, there have been 107 probable laboratory cases of E. coli, 68 of which amoebiasis has also been identified.

We’re proud to announce that 27 McLeod Law lawyers have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers™ in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch across 13 practice areas. The results include several achievements we’re especially proud of:

• Jackie Halpern has been named Lawyer of the Year in Personal Injury Litigation, an honour awarded to just one lawyer in each practice area and region, based on exceptionally high peer feedback. Congratulations, Jackie, on this incredible recognition!

• McLeod Law is the Top-Listed firm for having the most recognized lawyers in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation (Calgary and Alberta)
  • Real Estate Law (Calgary).
• In total, 27 lawyers have been recognized with 38 rankings across 13 categories.  

The Canadian Government’s proposed increase to the capital gains inclusion rate has been a hot topic of debate, affecting investors, entrepreneurs and the broader economy. Initially announced in April 2024 as part of the federal budget, the plan aimed to increase the inclusion rate—the taxable portion of capital gains—from 50% to 67%. This change, set to take effect on June 25, 2024, was expected to generate approximately C$19.4 billion over the subsequent five years, helping fund affordable housing initiatives and reduce the national budget deficit.

However, after significant opposition from businesses, industry leaders and political figures, the Government announced on January 31, 2025, that the implementation of the increase would be deferred until at least January 1, 2026. This decision left many Canadians questioning the future of capital gains taxation and its impact on investment decisions.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is making major changes to auto insurance, including allowing rate hikes and switching to a predominantly no-fault claims model.

Under the new system, car accident victims in most cases won’t be able to sue the party responsible for their injury and, instead, insurers would pay compensation at rates set by the government.

The province said it commissioned two auto insurance reports, which showed that legal fees and legal costs tied to the current system significantly increase premiums. The province added collision-related lawsuits have nearly doubled in Alberta between 2018 and 2022.

By cutting down litigation costs, the government estimates that when the new system is in place in January 2027, it could lead to savings of up to $400 per year for the average insurance premium.