The IBA Celebrates Kimberly Murray’s Appointment as the Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites Associated with Indian Residential Schools
Press Release June 8, 2022 For those presently in need of support during these trying times, the IBA urges you to contact the Residential School Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419, or…
Anishinabek Nation celebrates inaugural Anishinaabe Giizhigad
Press Release Anishinabek Nation celebrates inaugural Anishinaabe Giizhigad ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (June 6, 2022) – The Anishinabek Nation celebrates the inaugural June 6 Anishinabek Nation holiday, Anishinaabe Giizhigad, in…
Anti-racism data legislation becomes law
Press Release June 3, 2022 VICTORIA – Indigenous and Black people, and people of colour, are another step closer to having better access to government programs and services as the…
Decriminalization of Illicit Drugs up to 2.5 Grams is a First Step in the Right Direction, says BCFNJC
Press Release tkwəɬniwt (Westbank), Okanagan Syilx Territory, BC [May 31, 2022]: The BC First Nations Justice Council is pleased with today’s announcement regarding the decriminalization of possession of 2.5 grams…
Law Society’s new framework enhances career-long competence of lawyers and paralegals and responds to Ontarian’s legal needs
Press Release May 26, 2022 TORONTO, ON — The Law Society’s Board of Directors (Convocation) has approved several initiatives that enhance the career-long competence of lawyers and paralegals, protect the…
Statement: Over-Representation of Indigenous Women in Federal Prison
Press Release tkwəɬniwt (Westbank), Okanagan Syilx Territory, BC [May 6, 2022]: A story published in The Globe and Mail May 5, 2022, brings to light a reality that is at…
Bennett Jones Launches $10,000 Scholarship Program for Indigenous, Black and First-Generation Law Students
Press Release May 03, 2022 Bennett Jones is launching the Future Leaders in Law Scholarship Program to help remove barriers and provide support for aspiring Indigenous, Black and first-generation lawyers in…
Anti-Racism Data Act Essential to Address the Needs and Develop Fair and Equitable Services for Indigenous Peoples
Press Release tkwəɬniwt (Westbank), Okanagan Syilx Territory, BC [May 2, 2022]: The BCFNJC welcomes the introduction by the Province of BC of the Anti-Racism Data Act. As a first of…
Law Society announces 2022 award recipients
Press Release March 21, 2022 TORONTO, ON — Members of Ontario’s legal professions will be recognized for their outstanding career achievements and contributions to their communities at the annual Law…
NS Government: Lawyers Appointed to the Queen’s Counsel
Press Release February 16, 2022 Nine of the province’s lawyers are being awarded the prestigious Queen’s counsel (QC) designation. The QC designation is awarded annually to members of the legal…
