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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Notice of Disbarment – Paul Sydney Vyamucharo-Shawa

By resolution of a Panel of the Discipline Committee of The Law Society of Manitoba, PAUL SYDNEY VYAMUCHARO-SHAWA was found guilty of professional misconduct. He was ordered to be disbarred […]

Associate Lawyer – Gates Law

Gates Law is a well-established boutique firm with deep community roots and a reputation for exceptional client service. We’re seeking an Associate Lawyer (3+ years) who’s ready to move beyond […]

Introducing the New Law Society President and Vice President

The benchers of the Law Society of Manitoba are pleased to announce the election of Kyle Dear as its 105th President. The benchers are also pleased to announce the election […]

Inclusive Supervision in Articling

Noelia Bernardo, Practice, Ethics and Equity Advisor Based on findings from the 2025 Cross Provincial Articling Assessment Report The Law Society often hears from students and principals when issues arise during […]

2024 Articling Survey: Cross-Provincial Comparison

In 2024, the Law Societies of Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society surveyed articling students and new lawyers as well as principals, mentors and recruiters. […]