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November 27, 2024
Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission Begins Inquiry
Reposted from Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission The quadrennial Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission has commenced an inquiry into the adequacy of salaries and benefits for federally appointed and Federal Court associate judges. Similar reviews are held every four years as stipulated under section 26 of the Judges Act. The Commission invites public participation and has issued a News Release...
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November 22, 2024
Bencher Election 2024 Results
An election was held from November 1-15, 2024, to elect 17 members of the Law Society as Benchers. Benchers constitute the governing body (the Board) of the Law Society and are responsible for ensuring that the Law Society’s mandate to regulate the practice of law in the public interest is carried out effectively. The Board is comprised of members of the...
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November 20, 2024
Federation Elects New President for 2024–2025
Reposted from the Federation of Law Societies of Canada The Federation of Law Societies of Canada has announced Teresa Donnelly as the elected President for 2024-2025. Ms. Donnelly joined the Federation Council in 2022 with extensive public service experience as a prosecutor with the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General. Visit the Federation of Law Societies of Canada website for detailed...
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November 5, 2024
Judicial Appointment in the Province of Saskatchewan
Reposted from Department of Justice Canada News Release distributed November 1, 2024 The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, has announced Sean M. Sinclair, Partner at Robertson Stromberg LLP in Saskatoon, as a Judge of His Majesty's Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. Visit the Department of Justice Canada website for detailed information.
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November 4, 2024
Invitation to Shape Next Steps Associated with Creating a Seat at the Table: Reflections from Women in Law and Dear Beth … A Women in Law Podcast
From Centre for Research, Evaluation, and Action Towards Equal Justice (CREATE Justice) The University of Saskatchewan Behavioural Research Ethics Board has approved an online survey aimed at capturing the impact of two related Centre for Research, Evaluation, and Action Towards Equal Justice (CREATE Justice) projects: Creating a Seat at the Table: Reflections from Women in Law (the book); and Dear...
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October 23, 2024
Access to Justice Week Infographic: Accessing Legal Information in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan’s population relies on access to legal information to meaningfully navigate the legal system and access justice. Critical studies, like the Saskatchewan Legal Needs Assessment, reinforce this ongoing need as a top five legal need. Of those people living in Saskatchewan who take action to resolve a legal problem, we know that 40% will search the Internet for legal information....
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