32nd Annual General Meeting
The Thirty-Second Annual General Meeting of the Law Society of the Northwest Territories will be held on Saturday, December 5th, 2009 commencing at 9:00 am, in the Janvier Room of the Explorer Hotel, 4825 - 49th Avenue, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Click here to view and download notices and materials for the Annual General Meeting
NEWS
Election seats two more to the Executive
October 30, 2009 - As a result of the recent Executive election nomination process, two members were elected by acclamation to the Executive of the Law Society of the Northwest Territories.
Members Erin Delaney and Sheila MacPherson will begin their 2-year term on December 5th, 2009.
Rules Amended: Client Identification
August 12, 2009 - The Law Society Executive has ordered the amendment of the rules regarding Client Identification and Verification. The amendment brings the regulation into line with the national rule while maintaining the context. Of particular note is the definition list of guarantors (by profession). The amendments are available in the PDF below:
Now in Force: Professional Corporations
July 20, 2009 - For several years, the Law Society has been working with the Department of Justice on Professional Corporation Legislation in the Northwest Territories. This legislation was passed earlier this year and recently brought into force.
Those wishing to avail themselves of this legislation are required to complete either form 9.1 or 9.2 as appropriate, as well as Form 9.3 and submit them to the Law Society for consideration.
For your convenience, we have provided links to the Legislation, the Rules and the Forms found on the Society website and GNWT Justice website:
Employment Standards Regulations Amendment
March 25, 2009 - An amendment to the Employment Standards Regulations will come into force April 1, 2009. The amendment states that Sections 7 to 11 of the Employment Standards Act do not apply to the employee and employers of the Licensed Practical Nurses Profession.
NEWS SOURCES
Northwest Territories Courts: Notices, Directives and Directions
News Releases - Government of Canada
News Releases - Justice Canada
Notices to the Profession - Federal Court of Appeal
Notices to the Profession - Federal Court of Canada
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Upcoming Events
Criminal Law Section Meeting
November 25, 2009 | 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Law Society Boardroom (Yellowknife, NT)
Financial Planning (MacKay LLP)
November 30, 2009 | 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Law Society Boardroom (Yellowknife, NT)
Annual General Meeting
December 5, 2009 | 9:00 AM
Janvier Room, Explorer Hotel (Yellowknife, NT)
Annual Christmas Dinner
December 5, 2009 | 6:00 PM
The Champagne Room (Yellowknife, NT)
Family Law Section Meeting
December 10, 2009 | 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Law Society Boardroom (Yellowknife, NT)
