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April 2026
IN THIS ISSUE: 2025/26 Award Reception, CRA Policy Updates, Mulgrave Deed Transfer Tax, Call to Bar, Articling Information Session, NSBS Committee Opportunities, Missing Wills, and Equity in Action Scenarios.
Articles and News
NSBS 2025/26 Award Reception celebrates Professional Achievements
On April 23, 2026, the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society recognized the recipients of our 2025/26 NSBS awards and certificates.
Notice to the Profession: Changes to One-Time Disclosure of Taxpayer Information for Client Matters
As of April 15, 2026, the CRA will no longer process requests from lawyers or law firms for the taxpayer income statements, notices of assessment, or benefits information.
Notice to the Profession: Town of Mulgrave Deed Transfer Tax Increased
On April 7, 2026, the Town of Mulgrave passed a by-law motion to increase the Deed Transfer Tax to 1.5% of the value of the property transfer.
NSBS and CPLED host Articling Virtual Information Session
On March 24, 2026, the NSBS and CPLED hosted a virtual information session for prospective Articled Clerks going into the 2026/27 Articling year.
Nova Scotia Bar Admissions – April 10, 2026
In a ceremony held at the Halifax Law Courts on April 10, 2026, sixteen individuals were admitted to the Nova Scotia Bar.
Opportunities and Calls for Interest
NSBS Committee Opportunity: Professional Standards (Criminal) Committee
The Society is seeking expressions of interest from individuals interested in joining the Professional Standards (Criminal) Committee.
NSBS Committee Opportunity: Court of Appeal Liaison Committee
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society’s Court of Appeal Liaison Committee is seeking new members.
NSBS Equity Committee Openings
The NSBS is seeking new members to join our Disability Equity Committee and Truth & Reconciliation Equity Committee
Notice for Spring 2026 Agencies, Boards and Commissions (ABCs)
The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking people from diverse backgrounds and communities to serve on agencies, boards, and commissions (ABCs).
Missing Wills – April 2026
We offer an online form whereby members of the public may provide details relating to a family member’s Will, should they be unable to locate it.
We have been advised of the following missing Wills for the 30-day period ending April 15, 2026.
Equity and Access Resources
Equity in Action Scenario: Accessibility Barriers in Will Execution
Scenario: Micheal Chen is a 67-year-old client who is legally blind due to advanced macular degeneration. He contacts a mid-sized law firm to finalize and sign his will after weeks of preparation with his lawyer.
Equity in Action Scenario: Client seeking Services (Answers)
Check out the NSBS answers to the Equity in Action Scenario: Client seeking Services. Be sure to review the full scenario before reading the answers.
CBA National: The Reality of Black Women in Law
A decade after the Law Society’s report on challenges faced by racialized licensees in Ontario, many of the same conversations are still necessary.