The Department of Justice and Public Safety has asked the Law Society to submit the names of seven members for consideration for appointment to the Legal Appointments Board pursuant to Sections 7(2) and 7(3) of the Queen’s Counsel Act. Any member interested in being considered should submit their name to the Law Society of Newfoundland...

Following consultations with membership and stakeholders, the CBA-NL Legislation and Law Reform Committee has completed their examination of Section 36 of the Lands Act. The final report, Reforming the Law on Adverse Possession, Proposed Changes to the Lands Act, provides recommendations and draft legislation, as well as policy suggestions to resolve outstanding issues surrounding Crown...

The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring the criminal justice system keeps all Canadians, their families, and communities safe. Recent events have further highlighted the systemic discrimination and disproportionate representation of Indigenous peoples, as well as Black Canadians and members of marginalized communities as offenders and victims in the criminal justice system. Taking steps.