Legal News (Legal Sourcery)

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February 9, 2023

Feb 13th Webinar – Violet King Henry: First Black Woman Lawyer in Canada

Each February, Canadians celebrate African Canadian / Black History Month with festivities and events honouring the legacy of Black Canadians. This year’s theme is “Ours to Tell”. On Feb 13th, learn more about the accomplishments, contributions and legacy of the first Black female lawyer in Canada, Violet King Henry, as her daughter, Jo-Anne Henry Bent shares her mother’s story in...

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February 8, 2023

Form of Address and Pronouns for Court Participants Protocol

From Provincial Court of Saskatchewan An updated Protocol has been posted to the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan’s webpage. See here for detail.

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February 7, 2023

A Classic Case of Making Justice Accessible to All

From Law Foundation of Saskatchewan Most cities in North America have seen the deterioration of their older inner-city neighbourhoods. As a result, these neighbourhoods have lost much of their value, making them affordable to low-income tenants. Saskatoon is no exception, and while the life circumstances bringing people into these neighbourhoods greatly vary, the challenges faced by inner-city residents are similar...

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February 3, 2023

Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act

From Law Society of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Lawyers' Insurance Association On January 1, 2023, the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, S.C. 2022, c. 10, s. 235 came into force. Subsection 4(1) prohibits non-Canadians from purchasing, directly or indirectly, any residential property situated in Canada. Further, and importantly for lawyers and other professionals involved in real...

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February 3, 2023

Notice of Hearing

A hearing will be held concerning Prem Sharma’s Application to be a Student-at-Law on March 2, 2023, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

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February 1, 2023

New Journal Issues – January 2023

Saskatchewan Law Review Volume 85, Number 2 (2022) Designing Data Rights for Canadian Open Banking: Lessons from Banking Law in Australia and the United Kingdom / Scott Farrell National Creditor Debtor Review Volume 37, Number 4 (December 2022) Will Bill C-228 End the Long Journey to Prioritizing Pension Entitlements in Insolvency? / David Bish McGill Law Journal Volume 67, Number...

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