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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
New Online Interactive Practice Management Tool
The Law Society is excited to announce the launch of Manitoba’s online Practice Management Assessment Tool! Available at no cost, the new interactive online tool, along with the companion workbooks, […]
National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21
Posted on June 20, 2022, Updated June 20, 2023 National Indigenous peoples Day is Wednesday, June 21. It is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique […]
Mandatory Indigenous Training for Lawyers Launches October 2023
Time to Fill the Gap in Our Education New Indigenous Intercultural Awareness and Competency Training launches October 2, 2023. To learn more about this education requirement for lawyers, visit The […]
Happy International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day. Today we celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. In the legal profession, we have much to celebrate. Women have come a long […]
New & Innovative Health & Wellness Program
Providing lawyers comprehensive healthcare treatment options to support them in the safe practice of law. Health and Wellness services available to Manitoba lawyers is growing with the addition of the […]
World Mental Health Day 2022
This year’s theme for World Mental Health Day is Making Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority. Supporting meaningful health and wellness in the profession remains a top […]
Guidance for Lawyers – Canadian Sanctions Related to Russia and Belarus
In recent weeks the Government of Canada introduced new sanctions against Russia and related parties in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions have important implications for lawyers. The […]
