Law Society of Saskatchewan Legal News (Legal Sourcery)
Legal News (Legal Sourcery)
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March 20, 2020
Court of Queen’s Bench Directive and Advisory as of March 19, 2020
Effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2020, regular operations of the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench are suspended. In accordance with the procedures described below, until further notice, only urgent and emergency matters will be heard by the Court, and most of those will be heard by phone or video conference.
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March 20, 2020
Director of Corporations and Registrar of Co-operatives’ Suspension Order for Strike Off Provisions
In response to the Government of Saskatchewan issuance of a Public Health Order restricting/prohibiting large group gatherings, The Director of Corporations and Registrar of Co-operatives have suspended the strike off provisions for non-profit corporations, co-operative and new generation co-operative entities. Legislation requires non-profit, co-operative, and new generation co-operative entities to hold an annual general meeting (AGM) in order to complete and/or approve...
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March 20, 2020
Saskatchewan Proclamation
The Irrigation Act, 2019, SS 2019, c I-14.2, is proclaimed into force March 20, 2020, replacing The Irrigation Act, 1996. According to the government’s Justice Update: The revised Act includes four areas of amendment. First, the new Act sets clearer terms and conditions around the transfer of government owned irrigation assets to irrigation districts. Second, the provisions around the responsibility...
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March 20, 2020
Legal Resources Has Your Back
By Alan Kilpatrick, Reference Librarian Due to the ongoing situation with coronavirus, the Law Society’s Library locations in Regina and Saskatoon have been closed to members and the public. Despite the closure, our top-notch legal librarians and skilled information professionals are working remotely and still here to support you. We’ll continue to add value to your legal work during...
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March 20, 2020
Regina and Saskatoon Family Law Drop in Sessions – Cancelled
As you are likely aware, the Court of Queen’s Bench is limiting attendance at the court and encouraging adjournments or telephone appearances. The Law Society has also closed its library space, which is where these help sessions are held. The drop in help sessions are cancelled until further notice. The Family Law Information Centre can assist people by phone or email, but will not meet with anyone in person. ...
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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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