day that the practice of slavery officially ended for millions of African people and their descendants in Canada.
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President’s Message: Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society announces new CEO
Today, I have the pleasure of sharing news with you that the NSBS Council has unanimously chosen a new CEO. We welcome Cheryl Hodder, QC, an accomplished and respected leader with more than 30 years of legal, governance and executive business experience. Cheryl has served as Chief Sustainability and Legal Officer with Canada Post Corporation (CPC), based in Ottawa, and she has been leading a …
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Call for Expression of Interest – Federal Judicial Advisory Committee
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society is currently seeking members who are interested in serving as the Nominee of the Society to the Judicial Advisory Committee for Nova Scotia (Federal).
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Amendments to Power of Attorney Act in effect
On July 5, the amendments to the Power of Attorney Act took effe
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RSVP: 18th Annual Pride Reception
We would like to extend to the legal profession an invitation to the 18th Annual Pride Reception, co-hosted by the Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Community Section of the Canadian Bar Association – Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society.