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December 16, 2021

Law Society of Saskatchewan Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Research Report

As the population of Saskatchewan becomes increasingly diverse, the legal profession is also evolving. To advance access to justice and legitimacy and responsiveness in the administration of justice, the Law Society considers equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of its mandate and operations as outlined in our Strategic Plan. During 2021, the Law Society conducted an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion survey to receive input from all members, building on...

Invitation to support HAVE A SEAT AT THE TABLE – Celebrating Success, Inspiring Action: Letters from women alumni of the University of Saskatchewan College of Law

By Beth Bilson, QC, Brea Lowenberger and Leah Howie We are excited to share a project we are undertaking that will focus on the experience of women lawyers, and to invite your law firm to participate in that project. The project, HAVE A SEAT AT THE TABLE – Celebrating Success, Inspiring Action: Letters from women alumni of the University of Saskatchewan College of...

Promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

By Law Society of Saskatchewan Equity and Access Committee Image Credit: IISC, Artist: Angus Maguire The Universal Declaration of Human Rights articulates that “[a]ll human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights” and that “[e]veryone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms . . . [set out], without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour,...