The Law Society of Manitoba is pleased to announce Alissa Schacter as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5, 2026. Alissa most recently served as Director of Policy and Strategic […]
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New research: Canadians are worried about threats to Canada’s democratic foundations Law societies launch national campaign to unite Canadians around the rule of law As concerns over the strength of […]
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The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day of remembrance for the history and legacy of the residential school system, to honour residential school survivors, and to reflect […]
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Noelia Bernardo, Practice, Ethics and Equity Advisor Notarial Services – Generally Speaking Notarial or “commissioning” services are often described as ministerial acts – things like: Witnessing signatures Certifying copies Administering oaths […]
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Announcing New Deputy Chief Executive Officer
The Law Society of Manitoba is pleased to announce Alissa Schacter as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5, 2026. Alissa most recently served as Director of Policy and Strategic […]
Independent Chairperson – Correctional Service of Canada
Preside over inmate serious disciplinary court at Stony Mountain Institution, a federal penitentiary. Learn More Closing Date: January 21, 2026
Don’t Trust a Personal Cheque – A Precautionary Tale
Just last week, a law firm was acting for clients purchasing a large house in a new subdivision. The law firm accepted the clients’ personal cheque for over $500,000. The […]
Trust Payments: Adding Electronic Funds Transfer
Table of Concordance – Rule Amendments Effective November 13, 2025 Rule Definitions in Rule 5-41: Definitions added for “electronic funds transfer” and “multi-factor authentication. Rule Numbering Changes: Newly enacted rules: […]
Ours to Protect: Canadian Law Societies Champion the Rule of Law
New research: Canadians are worried about threats to Canada’s democratic foundations Law societies launch national campaign to unite Canadians around the rule of law As concerns over the strength of […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day of remembrance for the history and legacy of the residential school system, to honour residential school survivors, and to reflect […]
New Strategic Plan 2025-2028
Utilizing Data to Support Professional Competence and Protect the Public We’re excited to share our new three-year strategic plan which provides a clear roadmap for protecting Manitobans by strengthening the […]
International Day of Democracy – September 15
The Law Society of Manitoba joins the Federation of Law Societies of Canada in acknowledging International Day of Democracy – September 15, 2025. Statement from the Federation of Law Societies […]
Who is Your Client? Getting It Right in Estates, Guardianships, and Other Representative Roles
Noelia Bernardo, Practice, Ethics and Equity Advisor Getting It Right in Estates, Guardianships, and Other Representative Roles When you open a file, the first question should be simple: Who is your […]
Notarial Services vs Legal Services Can a Lawyer Ever Be “Just a Witness”?
Noelia Bernardo, Practice, Ethics and Equity Advisor Notarial Services – Generally Speaking Notarial or “commissioning” services are often described as ministerial acts – things like: Witnessing signatures Certifying copies Administering oaths […]