Part-Time Practising Fees Pilot Program Updates

The Law Society’s part-time practising fees pilot program has been extended to March 31, 2027. In response to feedback on the pilot, the benchers have also decided to introduce a […]

Join the Wellness Challenge: Building a Sustainable Legal Culture

Bringing our legal community together in a healthier, more sustainable way

Western Canada Competency Profile Approved

As of April 26, 2024, the final version of the Western Canada Competency Profile (WCCP) was officially approved by all four Western provinces (the Law Societies of Alberta, British Columbia, […]

2024 Bencher Election Results & Announcing New Executives

Congratulations to All Newly Elected Benchers Thank you to all the nominees who put their names forward. With a strong list of candidates to consider, members have made their decision […]

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidelines

The Law Society has developed a resource assist the profession in managing their professional responsibilities with respect to the rapid development of generative AI and its impacts on the practice […]

2024 Bencher Election: Polls Open April 11 – 30

Bencher Election – Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Posted on March 7, 2024, Updated April 4, 2024 A Bencher Election will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Online voting polls will open Thursday, April 11, 2024 and […]

Undertaking to Not Practise Law – Paul Walsh

Paul Walsh formerly a practising member from June 26, 1968 until June 30, 2014  has agreed to the following undertaking to not practise law. Dated: September 2, 2016.  

Changes to Non-Practising Status Effective April 1, 2024

Effective April 1, 2024, the Law Society has eliminated the inactive status category of membership and will no longer charge a fee for non-practising status. As a result, members who […]

Changes to the Client ID Verification Requirements in effect January 1, 2024

Do You Witness Financial Transaction Documents Remotely? Article originally published in December 2023 issue of the Communiqué Photo ID can no longer be verified by Video conference/Zoom/Teams After January 1, […]