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June 2026
IN THIS ISSUE: NSBS Annual Meeting 2026, June Call to Bar, EDIA Standard Update, Racialized Clerks Reception, Race and the Law Paper Prize Winner, NSBS Library Initiative, Public Cybersecurity, Resources, Deadlines, Missing Wills, and Equity in Action Scenarios
Articles and News
NSBS Annual Report and Meeting 2025/26
On June 18, the Nova scotia Barristers’ Society held our 2026 Annual Meeting at the Society’s offices.
This year’s meeting reviewed the NSBS 2025 Annual Report and welcomed incoming president, Candee McCarthy, along with First Vice-President, Patricia Jones, and Second Vice-President, Robert Kennedy KC.
Read more about this year’s Annual Meeting and the Society’s 2025 Annual Report below.
Nova Scotia Bar Admission Ceremony – June 2026
In ceremonies held on June 17 at the Halifax Law Courts, 84 individuals were admitted to the Nova Scotia Bar.
Council Adopts Enhanced Professional Standard on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
On June 12, 2026, Council approved a revised professional standard on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA).
Racialized Articled Clerks Reception 2026
The Racialized Articled Clerks Reception celebrates the achievements of racialized articled clerks who are being called to the Bar.
Race and the Law Paper – 2026 Winner Announced
The NSBS Equity & Access office is delighted to announce the 2026 winner and runners-up for the Race and the Law Paper Prize.
NSBS Library Initiative Featured at Law Library Conference
Members from the Society were invited to hold a panel at the CALL Annual Conference to discuss a potential new strategic partnership.
Public Notice: Beware of Fraudulent Lawyer Impersonation Scams
Impersonation scams are becoming increasingly common, members should verify all communication attempts claiming to represent a lawyer or firm.
Resources
Celebrating Pride 2026
Pride is an important time for us to recognize that public confidence in our justice system requires a profession and institutions that serve everyone with fairness and integrity.
Nova Scotia Accessibility Training
The Nova Scotia Accessibility Directorate is pleased to announce that their video resources are available online via the SkillsOnlineNS portal.
Upcoming Deadlines
CPLED Survey on Bar Admission Training, Principal Responsibilities, and Resources
The Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLED) is seeking feedback on Western Canada Competency Profile (WCCP) implementation.
Deadline: July 17, 2026
Missing Wills – June 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 June 15, 2026.
Equity and Access Resources
Nunavut Day and Professional Inclusion in Legal Practice
Scenario: Noah Pitseolak, a mid-career Inuit lawyer was settling into his new role and began noticing patterns emerging in workplace interactions.
Equity in Action Scenario: Navigating a Human Rights Claim Consultation (Answers)
Check out the NSBS answers to the Equity in Action Scenario: Navigating a Human Rights Claims Consultation. Be sure to review the full scenario before reading the answers.
Save the Date: Virtual Tour of Former Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School
Join us for the virtual guided tour of one of Canada’s longest-operating Indian residential schools.