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November 20, 2023
Federation of Law Societies of Canada Names New President for 2023-2024
Reposted from flsc.ca The Federation of Law Societies of Canada has announced Erin M. S. Kleisinger, K.C., of Regina, as elected President for 2023 – 2024. She was nominated as a member of the Federation Council by the Law Society of Saskatchewan in 2018. View the news release from the Federation of Law Societies of Canada for detailed information.
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November 14, 2023
Prime Minister Appoints New Associate Chief Justice of the Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan
Reposted from pm.gc.ca Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment of the Honourable Michael D. Tochor, a judge of the Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan, as the new Associate Chief Justice of the Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan. Visit the website of the Prime Minister of Canada for detailed information.
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November 7, 2023
The Law Society Library Catalogue Link Has Changed
By Sara Stanley, Library Technician, Law Society of Saskatchewan The Law Society has launched an upgraded online library catalogue necessitating a change in the website address. The catalogue can be searched by members and the public at a new link here. This upgraded catalogue has been enhanced to provide improved performance and functionality, catering to the legal research needs of members...
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October 26, 2023
Access to Justice Week Infographic: Accessing Legal Information in Saskatchewan
By Alan Kilpatrick, on behalf of the Saskatchewan Access to Legal Information (SALI) Initiative 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...
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October 24, 2023
Upcoming Legal Conferences Roundup
Chinye Talabi, Law Society of Saskatchewan Information has been provided on several upcoming conferences with legal themes: Public Legal Education Association of Canada (PLEAC) Annual Conference October 25-26, 2023 The conference focuses on networking and sharing information related to public legal education with a specific focus on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. The detailed schedule and registration information are...
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October 19, 2023
Free Law Fair Events in Regina and Saskatoon
By Alan Kilpatrick, on behalf of the Regina and Saskatoon law fair planning committees The Regina Public Library and Saskatoon Public Library are hosting free “Law Fair” events during Saskatchewan Access to Justice Week to connect people with free legal information, assistance, and support. Attend to acquire legal knowledge and to broaden awareness of legal rights and responsibilities! Attendees can...
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