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March 13, 2020
Preparing for the COVID-19 Virus
The Law Society of Saskatchewan is closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19 and taking action to reduce the risk of exposure. The health and safety of our members, students, faculty, and staff (and their families) is the Law Society’s top priority. We want to assure all of you that the Law Society is closely monitoring COVID-19 announcements and recommendations from...
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February 4, 2020
Saskatchewan Judicial Appointments
On January 31, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the appointments of Lua Gibb as a judge to the Provincial Court in Saskatoon and Kevin Dale Hill as a judge to the Provincial Court in North Battleford. On February 3, the Government of Canada announced Naheed Bardai, Partner at MLT Aikins LLP in Saskatoon, is appointed a Judge of Her Majesty’s...
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January 13, 2020
Notice to Day School Survivors
The Claims process for compensation under the “Indian Day Schools Settlement Agreement” will open on January 13, 2020. If you wish to make a claim for compensation under the settlement agreement, you will need to complete and submit the correct form. A copy of the settlement agreement and other information can be found at the following website: https://indiandayschools.com. You may...
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January 2, 2020
Legal Skies Podcast Featured on CBC
Legal Skies was chosen as one of the four recommended Saskatchewan podcasts to listen to in 2020 by CBC Saskatchewan. The article features an interview with Julie Sobowale, the Communications Director, and Paul Westgate, Project Director from the Law Society of Saskatchewan. Be sure to subscribe to Legal Skies on your favourite podcast service. The podcast is also available at:...
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December 12, 2019
2019 Queen’s Counsel Appointments
Fourteen Saskatchewan lawyers are being recognized for their contributions to the legal profession and public service with the Queen’s Counsel (Q.C.) designation. “The Queen’s Counsel designation is a tradition that honours those lawyers who have demonstrated superior legal ability and outstanding public service,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan said. “I’m proud to be able to recognize their hard...
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December 4, 2019
Law Society amends Rules to help prevent money laundering
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Effective January 1, 2020, the Law Society of Saskatchewan will implement new Rules related to client identification, client verification and receipt of cash. Why are we making these changes? Money laundering and terrorist financing are on the rise in Canada. Money laundering involves hiding illegal funds and distributing them through complex financial transactions (also known as layering...
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