Care-First and
Access to Justice.

Better care should not mean fewer rights.

Alberta’s transition to Care-First automobile insurance raises serious concerns about the erosion of tort rights, access to justice, and the ability of injured Albertans to seek accountability through our courts.

Our courts are not simply a mechanism for resolving disputes. They are essential to the fair and independent determination of liability, the assessment of damages, and the continued development of tort law. Where access to those courts is restricted, the consequences extend beyond any single area of legal practice.

The Law Society does not make insurance policy, and its Benchers are required to act in the public interest. But when legislative changes affect the administration of justice, the Law Society should be at the forefront of meaningful discussions with government.

Lawyers working with injured Albertans understand the practical realities of these changes. That experience deserves to inform discussions about the justice system, public accountability, and access to meaningful legal remedies.

If elected, I will bring these concerns to the Bencher table and contribute a perspective grounded in the experience of practising lawyers and the Law Society’s responsibility to the public.

My commitment is to thoughtful, independent leadership: regulation that protects Albertans while recognizing the important role lawyers and the courts play in safeguarding their rights.