The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador is proud to participate in Ours to Protect, a new national campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance of the rule of law.

Legal professionals play an important role in upholding the rule of law – one of the cornerstones of our democracy. But as concerns over the strength of democratic freedoms dominate international headlines, new research shows that Canadians are increasingly concerned about threats to our democratic foundations.

That’s why law societies across Canada have come together to launch Ours to Protect, a collaborative effort to unite Canadians around the shared values of fairness, justice, and equality.

The Ours to Protect campaign highlights that while Canadians overwhelmingly support the rule of law, many see cracks in our democratic systems – from court delays to disinformation and perceived political interference. This campaign is an opportunity to engage Canadians in learning, discussion, and action to safeguard the democratic principles that define our country.

You can help amplify this message across your networks by exploring the campaign and encouraging colleagues to add their voices in support of protecting the rule of law.

The official press release can be viewed here.

Together, we can help Canadians better understand why the rule of law is ours to protect.

Learn more here.

Posted: 4 November 2025