The Standing Committee on the Model Code of Professional Conduct of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada has extended the review period for proposed changes to the Model Code of Professional Conduct from May 31, 2024 to November 29, 2024 to ensure there is adequate time for meaningful consideration and discussion of the proposed changes.

The Model Code was developed by the Federation to synchronize, as much as possible, the ethical and professional conduct standards for the legal profession across Canada. The proposed amendments address the issues raised in and underlying the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 27. The consultation invites input on the proposed amendments from a broad spectrum of Canada’s legal community including Indigenous individuals and organizations, the legal academy, law societies, and practitioners. Comments should be sent to consultations@flsc.ca