Please note the following changes: The mandatory requirement to wear a non-medical face mask to access the Registry will be removed While no longer a requirement, face masks continue to be a recommended tool to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 transmission The link provided to the Public Health guidance continues to recommend: Maintaining physical distancing...
Read More...The Government of Canada is seeking applicants for appointment to the Agreement on Trade Continuity between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Canada (“Canada-UK TCA”) roster. Candidates should apply online by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 5, 2022 via the Governor in Council Appointments website. Cover letters should be addressed to the Chairperson...
Read More...Deeds Vault Room There will be no set maximum number of persons inside the deeds vault room at one time. There will be a continued requirement and expectation of maintaining physical distancing. Masks and Physical Distancing: A non-medical mask will be a continued requirement while at the Registry Practice of physical distancing of at least...
Read More...The Department of Justice has updated its three printed publications to reflect recent changes to federal family law, including to the Divorce Act. Printed versions of these documents are now available to order. These documents are: Making Plans –This guide for parents contains helpful information about deciding on the best parenting arrangement for their children...
Read More...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...
Read More...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...
Read More...Until April 8, 2021, Canada’s Volunteer Awards (CVA) will be accepting applications for its National Advisory Committee (NAC). Members of the National Advisory Committee play a leading role in the selection of Canada’s Volunteer Awards recipients by reviewing nominations and making recommendations to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development. They also support the...
Read More...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.
Read More...The Board would like to provide an update on its current operations. Board Offices All of the Board staff are working remotely until further notice. Stakeholders and their representatives are reminded of the Board’s COVID operations notice on the Board’s website https://www.gov.nl.ca/lrb/ Please contact the Board by telephone or email if you have questions with respect...
Read More...The Law Society Disciplinary Panel is seeking to fill two positions. Expressions of interest are being sought from individuals who possess the background, experience and skill-set identified in the Board profile. Consideration will also be given to a variety of demographic factors to ensure the board is representative of the population they serve. The Law...
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