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October 12, 2023
Provincial Court Swearing-in Notice
From Courts of Saskatchewan Members are invited to attend the Swearing-in Ceremony for the Honourable David Chow at 3 pm, Friday, October 20, 2023, at the Moose Jaw Provincial Court House.
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October 11, 2023
Prime Minister Announces Appointment of New Chief Justice of Saskatchewan
Reposted from pm.gc.ca The Prime Minister has announced the appointment of the Honourable Robert Leurer, a judge of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan, as the new Chief Justice of Saskatchewan. For more information, the official announcement can be viewed on the website of the Prime Minister of Canada.
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October 11, 2023
Court of King’s Bench Administrative Notice
From Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan Effective November 1, 2023, the Court of King’s Bench Rules of Court are formally amended and shall be cited and referred to as The King’s Bench Rules. An Administrative Notice advising of this change can be found here.
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October 10, 2023
Free Family Law Help is Now Available in Battleford this Fall!
Are you in need of help resolving a family law problem? Do you need guidance with court forms or legal processes? Are you curious about alternative options to going to court? The Family Law Information Centre, in collaboration with the Law Society, offers free one-on-one assistance to individuals navigating the Saskatchewan legal system. Our team of experienced volunteers will be...
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October 6, 2023
Upcoming A2J Week Highlight: An Invitation to Join Us in the Launch of “Creating a Seat” Book and “Dear Beth… A Women in Law Podcast”
From Brea Lowenberger, Leah Howie, and Beth Bilson, K.C The 8th Annual Saskatchewan Access to Justice Week emphasizes inclusivity and data-informed change. Increasing and documenting success stories and challenges related to equity, diversity, inclusivity, and belonging of justice sector professionals is an essential aspect of improving access to justice. “Creating a Seat at the Table: Reflections from Women in Law” did...
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October 4, 2023
Data-Informed Insights to Enhance Access to Justice
Legal practitioners, stakeholders, and individuals will join province-wide from October 23-27, 2023 to observe the fourth annual National and eighth annual Saskatchewan Access to Justice Week. This year, the national theme is the “10 Year Anniversary of Canada’s Justice Development Goals”. Provincially there will also be an emphasis on inclusivity and data-informed change aimed at engaging new and diverse voices...
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