Proposed Amendments to the Standards for First Nation Annual Expenditure Laws
Press Release September 6, 2016 Standards established by the First Nations Tax Commission (FNTC) reflect best practices in property taxation, and are designed to support First Nation economic growth, First…
Court Awards Carriage of Manitoba “Sixties Scoop” Class Action to Koskie Minsky and Troniak Law
Press Release TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2016 – On August 24, 2016, the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench awarded Koskie Minsky LLP and Troniak Law carriage of a class action against…
Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service Set to Strike
Press Release Thunder Bay – The Public Service Alliance of Canada’s (PSAC) negotiating team met with a conciliator to attempt to negotiate a fair agreement with the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service…
CBA British Columbia – Call for Volunteers: Panels and Rosters
Press Release August 23, 2016 Become a valuable volunteer by applying to the following panels and rosters: Practice Advisory Panels (PAP) PAP are listings of senior practitioners who volunteer to…
Rod Northey appointed to federal environmental assessment panel
Press Release August 15, 2016 It was announced today that Rod Northey, a partner at Gowling WLG and one of Canada’s leading environmental lawyers, has been appointed by the federal…
CBABC Announces 2016/17 President, Michael Welsh
Press Release August 15, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBABC), announces Michael Welsh as its new President for the 2016/17 term. Mr. Welsh, of Mott Welsh & Associates…
Moncton lawyer René Basque is first Acadian to head Canadian Bar Association
Press Release August 14, 2016 OTTAWA – René J. Basque, Q.C., a partner in the Moncton law firm Actus Law Droit, becomes president of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) at…
Miller Thomson lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2017.
Press Release August 10, 2016 We are pleased to announce 126 Miller Thomson lawyers from across the country and in numerous areas of law have been recognized for their expertise…
Media Advisory: Highlight events of 2016 Canadian Legal Conference
Press Release August 09, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association’s (CBA) 2016 Canadian Legal Conference takes place in Ottawa Aug. 11-14. The conference will address current legal concerns, including end-of-life issues,…
Indigenous Advisory Group Established at the Law Society
Press Release Addressing unique access to justice issues and promoting stronger ties Toronto, ON — An Indigenous Advisory Group (IAG) has been established with the Law Society to provide advice…
