Task & Deadline Management – April 25, 2024

Documenting & Mapping Your Processes – May 29, 2024

Discrimination, Harassment & Ex Parte Communications

I. Discrimination and Harassment (Rules 6.3-1 – 6.3-4) Discrimination Rule 6.3 of the Code has been amended significantly to clarify the relevant obligations. Rule 6.3-1 reminds counsel of the obligation […]

2023 Richard J. Scott Award Announcement

  Community News Announcement Congratulations Garth Smorang, K.C.  

Western Canada Competency Profile Initiative

Posted on July 25, 2023, Updated November 21, 2023 The Law Societies of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan are jointly engaged in an initiative to develop a Western Canada […]

New Interactive Online Anti-Money Laundering Learning Program

The Federation of Law Societies of Canada has launched a new online learning program Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing in the Canadian Legal Profession. This program is an important addition […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30, 2023

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day for all Canadians to commemorate the history and legacy of the residential school system. September 30th marks a day to honour […]

Recent Income Tax Act Amendments that Affect Lawyers

Posted on September 15, 2023, Updated November 6, 2023 Constitutional Challenge to sections 237.3 and 237.4 of the Income Tax Act On September 11, 2023, the Federation of Law Societies […]