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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 19, 2020
Federal Proclamations March 2020
Photo by StellrWeb on Unsplash Subdivision H of Division 9 of Part 4 (other than s 206 to 212 which came into force on assent) of the Budget Implementation Act, 2019, No. 1, SC 2019, c 29, is proclaimed into force on the day on which this Order is published in the Canada Gazette Part II (PC 2020-0072). Division 2 of Part 4...
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March 18, 2020
Legislative Update March 2020
The following regulations were published in The Saskatchewan Gazette, Part II, Vol. 116 No. 10, March 6, 2020: SR 13/2020 The Training Allowance Amendment Regulations, 2020SR 14/2020 The Water Security Agency (Industrial Water Use) Amendment Regulations, 2020SR 15/2020 The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation Amendment Regulations, 2020 The following Bills received royal assent on March 16, 2020: Bill 174 The Enforcement...
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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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