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 […]

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 […]