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March 19, 2020
Witnessing of ISC Documents and Swearing of Affidavits
On March 18th the Registrar of Titles released a Direction relating to a lawyer’s witnessing of ISC documents. In addition, on March 19th, the Court of Queen’s Bench issued an updated Directive in relation to the swearing of affidavits. We are also aware that members may be hearing that other jurisdictions have taken a different approach than the Law Society, relating to the remote witnessing...
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March 19, 2020
LSS Update on Submitting and Processing Applications
What is the process for submitting and processing applications related to admissions, transfer, reinstatement, professional corporations, etc.? Although the Law Society’s physical office is closed, staff are working remotely as we continue to provide core services. Applications and inquiries will be addressed based on level of urgency, but please expect delays. Until further notice, we are waiving the requirement for originals of...
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March 17, 2020
COVID-19 Update – Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan is actively monitoring the advice being provided by public health experts with respect to COVID-19. It is working with the Court Services Division of the Ministry of Justice in order to maintain the operations of the Court to the extent reasonably possible during the course of the pandemic. The Court very much understands that...
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March 17, 2020
Updated Message: Law Society Library Services for Members
By Melanie Hodges Neufeld In light of COVID-19, the Law Society of Saskatchewan Libraries physical locations will be closed until further notice. All inquiries can be made by email: Email: [email protected] Please note that our Member Resource Section and all online tools are still available. Despite our extensive online collection, we understand that our members may require access to our print collection during the COVID-19...
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March 16, 2020
Message from the Executive Director
By Tim Brown The Law Society of Saskatchewan takes seriously our role in minimizing the spread of infection from the coronavirus (COVID-19). For the safety of our staff, our members and the public we serve, we are closing our office and our libraries until further notice. Our staff has been equipped to work remotely and we expect disruptions to core services...
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March 16, 2020
Message for Law Society Of Saskatchewan Library Users
In light of COVID-19, the Law Society of Saskatchewan Libraries physical locations will be closed until further notice. All book circulation will also cease until further notice. All inquiries can be made by email: Email: [email protected] Please note that our Member Resource Section and all online tools are still available.
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