Professional regulation

LSBC will impose special fees on members to support Legal Professions Act transition

Benchers approved the fees, which total $345 over two years, last week

Sep 28, 2026

LSBC will impose special fees on members to support Legal Professions Act transition

NS legal regulator adopts new competencies for entry to legal practice

Sep 25, 2026

NSBS also adds African Nova Scotian competency section

NS legal regulator adopts new competencies for entry to legal practice

FLSC president urges profession to uphold rule of law

Sep 15, 2026

The law bodies’ federation issued the call on the International Day of Democracy

FLSC president urges profession to uphold rule of law

Manitoba law society’s consultation for access to justice initiative shows need for systemic change

Aug 28, 2026

‘What We Heard from Community’ report notes upcoming roadmap will affirm shared foundation

Manitoba law society’s consultation for access to justice initiative shows need for systemic change

BC law society’s 2025 annual report spotlights progress on Indigenous, mental health initiatives

Jul 30, 2026

Of new British Columbian lawyers, 69 are male, 93 are female, 408 selected no gender

BC law society’s 2025 annual report spotlights progress on Indigenous, mental health initiatives

Law Society of Alberta programming changes resulting from province's ‘Peterson law’ sparks criticism

Jul 15, 2026

President Bud Melnyk says the LSA has reached out to other orgs to continue some of the axed programs

Law Society of Alberta programming changes resulting from province's ‘Peterson law’ sparks criticism