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... by Bob Linney | May 28, 2020 | Federation News
The Federation of Law Societies of Canada supports the creation of a beneficial ownership registry for federally incorporated companies as an appropriate, necessary and welcome measure to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and other illicit activities. In a... by Bob Linney | Apr 6, 2020 | Federation News
The Federation of Law Societies of Canada is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation and taking steps to prioritize the health and safety of our staff, NCA candidates and that of the community-at-large. In compliance with government of Ontario... by Bob Linney | Nov 15, 2019 | Federation News
The Federation of Law Societies of Canada is pleased to announce that Morgan Cooper of St. John’s has been elected President for 2019 – 2020. Mr. Cooper joined the Federation Council in 2016 as the nominee of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. He... 
