The Mental Health Care and Treatment Review Board is seeking to fill up to 20 positions including: a Chairperson who is a member in good standing of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador; up to 4 persons who are members in good standing with the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador; up to 4...
Read More...Justice Canada has developed a family violence identification and response tool. The draft tool will be circulated in the coming weeks for feedback from the law societies. Further details may be found below; and Bill C-78, which amends federal family law legislation, will be coming into force March 2021 (delayed from July 2020 due to...
Read More...The Labour Relations Board has been monitoring public health measures taken in Newfoundland and Labrador and in other provinces to combat the spread of COVID-19. As the situation changes and with the second wave well underway in Canada, the Board recognizes the importance of continuing to adjust its operations to ensure the safety of the...
Read More...The quadrennial Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission has begun its inquiry into the adequacy of the salaries and benefits paid to federally-appointed judges and to prothonotaries of the Federal Court. The Commission welcomes comments from the public. A Notice setting out filing deadlines and directions for parties wishing to send in submissions can be found...
Read More...Please be advised that effective January 1, 2021, the following fee for service changes will take effect for the City of St. John’s Legal Department: Service Item Total Cost with HST Quit Claim Deed $287.50 Letter of Tolerance $230.00 Freehold Deed (admin fee only) $575.00 As well, the Request for Tax Certificate Information form has...
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