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On January 22nd, 2024 the Province launched this year’s African Heritage Month where, during the month of February, we celebrate and honour the culture, history, and traditions of people of African descent.
After March 31, 2024, client IDs must be verified through one of the client verification methods.
A set of new income tax rules for filing T3s on trust income may have an impact on lawyers holding specific trust accounts.
On November 24, 2023, the Supreme Court of British Columbia granted an injunction suspending the application of the expanded mandatory reporting obligations in the Income Tax Act to members of the legal profession, pending the outcome of the Federation’s challenge to the constitutionality of those provisions.
The Free Legal Clinic at the Halifax Law Courts is looking for volunteers to provide Pro Bono legal advice for self-represented litigants.
We are pleased to partner with the Canadian Bar Association Nova Scotia to deliver Mental Health & Wellness for Legal Professionals — a half-day, accredited event for all legal professionals who want to prioritize mental wellbeing while picking-up some great tools to navigate the complexities of the profession.
