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Originally Posted by DionTheDman
It's not incorrect. Failing to shovel a municipal sidewalk adjacent to private property does not give rise to a claim in negligence. It applies in most circumstances. Of course, as with much of the law, there are specific exceptions.
Stefanyk v Stevens, 2017 ABQB 402
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Most municipalities, including Calgary, have bylaws in place that make business and residential owners responsible for clearing snow on sidewalks.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...oval-1.4472100
Edit: also the occupiers liability act makes all businesses in Alberta responsible for clearing snow outside their premises.
https://www.canlii.org/en/ab/abqb/do...&resultIndex=1
Like I said you are not liable though if you take reasonable steps to clear the ice and snow.