The Society is pleased to provide an update on the Ruck Report.
Society News
Shawna Paris-Hoyte appointed Executive Director of African Nova Scotian Justice Institute
The African Nova Scotian Justice Institute (ANSJI) proudly announces Shawna Paris-Hoyte as its new Executive Director.
Report on Extending Legal Parentage
Report on Extending Legal Parentage stresses need for Nova Scotia to address parentage gap for families conceiving by surrogacy and egg, sperm and embryo donation
International Women’s Day
The Society’s Gender Equity Committee (GEC) conducted a survey in September 2022 to address lawyers’ experiences with gender-based harassment and discrimination in legal workplaces. We are pleased to present the findings in this report
Notice of Reinstatement: Donn Fraser
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society gives notice that the practising certificate of Donn Fraser of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia has been reinstated pursuant to an Order of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal effective March 4, 2024.
Welcoming New Council Members
The NSBS is delighted to share that four new Council members were appointed at our January Council meeting.