by Bob Linney | Jun 9, 2021 | Federation News
All of us are still processing news of the discovery of a mass gravesite of children attending the Kamloops Indian Residential School. The reaction to this news has evoked a profoundly wide range of emotions in all Canadians, especially those who are a part of the... by Bob Linney | May 19, 2021 | Federation News
Xavier Beauchamp-Tremblay has announced his intention to step down as President and CEO of CanLII (the Canadian Legal Information Institute) after six years of service, to pursue new opportunities. He will remain in the position until a successor is found. “It has... by Bob Linney | Dec 21, 2020 | Federation News
In recognition of its responsibility as a justice stakeholder to foster reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, the Federation of Law Societies of Canada has approved a formal statement of commitment to reconciliation. The statement, which received the unanimous... by Bob Linney | Nov 26, 2020 | Federation News
The Federation of Law Societies of Canada is pleased to announce that Stephen G. Raby, QC of Calgary has been elected President for 2020 – 2021. Mr. Raby acknowledges that he takes over the presidency in challenging times. “COVID-19 affects everyone, but as a... by Bob Linney | Sep 28, 2020 | Federation News
The Federation of Law Societies of Canada is developing a competency-based system for assessing the credentials of internationally educated applicants seeking to practice law in Canada. The Federation’s National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) is mandated by the law... by Bob Linney | Aug 7, 2020 | Federation News
The Federation has adopted an overarching framework to guide it on the path to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in Canada. Laid out in a report from the Federation’s TRC Calls to Action Advisory Committee (“Advisory Committee”), the... 
