News & Updates
Policy Manual Amendment
March 15, 2010 - The Executive of the Law Society has amended Policy II.13, "Information Released on a Certificate of Standing," found in the updated Policy Manual.
To download/view the manual in PDF format, click here or visit the Publications page.
Election seats two more on 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.
The Canada Revenue Agency warns Canadians of mail scam
February 4, 2009 - The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is warning taxpayers to beware of a recent scam where some Canadians are receiving a letter fraudulently identified as coming from the CRA and asking for personal information. The letter is not from the CRA. A PDF version of the letter is available on the CRA Web site at www.cra.gc.ca/alert.
The letter claims that there is “insufficient information” for the individual’s tax return and that in order to receive any “claims,” they will have to update their records. The letter attaches a form specifically requesting the individual’s personal information in writing, via fax or email, including information on bank accounts and passports. This letter is not from the CRA and Canadians should not provide their personal information to the sender.
All taxpayers should be vigilant when divulging any confidential information to third parties. The CRA has well established practices to protect the confidentiality of taxpayers’ information.
The CRA has notified the proper law enforcement authorities of this scam.
For information about this and other similar scams, or to report deceptive telemarketing activity, visit www.phonebusters.com, send an email to info@phonebusters.com, or call 1-888-495-8501.
Amendments: Legal Profession Act
February 4, 2009 - The Department of Justice (NT) has published amendments to the Legal Profession Act. Download the amendments from the link below:
http://www.justice.gov.nt.ca/Legislation/..\PDF\ACTS\Legal Profession.pdf
2009/2010 Membership Renewal Forms now Available
January 14, 2009 - Accompanying the 2009 Renewal process are two notices:
- Notice to Pay Annual Fees and Assurance Fund Levy
- Notice: Reminder of Section 48 of the Legal Profession Act
Please read the two notices prior to completing the forms. Deadline for the filing of the renewal is March 31, 2009. Please return your completed renewal package, with payment, before that date. You can find all renewal information on the Membership Information page.
