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February 23, 2023
Land Titles Amendment to Remote Witnessing of Applications
On February 16, 2023, The Land Titles Regulations were amended. The amendments include changes to the remote witnessing provisions to expand the requirements to accommodate persons (lawyers and their clients) with hearing disabilities. The Regulations repeal and replace: Section 27.1(1) with a new definition of ‘electronic means’. In this section, ‘electronic means’ means a real-time electronic means of communication that...
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February 22, 2023
New legislation coming into force March 2023 improves flexibility for corporations
From Information Services Corporation On March 12, 2023, the following legislation and regulations will come into force: The Business Corporations Act, 2021 The Non-profit Corporations Act, 2022 The Business Corporations Regulations, 2022 The Non-profit Corporations Regulations, 2022 The new Acts and Regulations will bring key changes to requirements for the registration and maintenance of Business and Non-Profit Corporations in Saskatchewan....
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February 21, 2023
2023 Child Protection Program
From the Law Society of Manitoba On March 10, 2023, The Law Society of Manitoba, The Court of King’s Bench Judges and The Provincial Court Judges will provide a child protection program. The event will be in-person and virtual. In Saskatchewan, this program qualifies for 6 CPD hours, of which 1.5 hours qualifies for Ethics. In Manitoba, this session qualifies...
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February 17, 2023
Provincial Court of Saskatchewan Protocols for Indigenous Smudging Ceremony and Oath of a Witness
The Provincial Court of Saskatchewan have issued protocols for Indigenous Smudging Ceremony and Oath or Solemn Affirmation of a Witness. The Protocols have been posted to the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan’s website.
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February 16, 2023
Notice of Member Reinstatement
Kanwar Pal Singh Sidhu of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan has been reinstated effective July 1, 2022, and is therefore entitled to engage in the practice of law in Saskatchewan.
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February 16, 2023
Notice of Member Reinstatement
William Vavra of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan has been reinstated effective October 1, 2022, and is therefore entitled to engage in the practice of law in Saskatchewan.
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