What’s prompting the government to make changes?
Law Society of Manitoba will focus on Indigenous issues and access to justice: new president and VP
Sacha Paul is the LSM’s first Indigenous president
Manitoba introduces legislation to facilitate international recovery of child, spousal support
If passed, Manitoba will be the second province in Canada to have such legislation
Unwanted Communications
The Manitoba Law Society Discipline Committee Panel has ordered a reprimand with conditions Mr. Fawcett's Conduct Unbecoming a Lawyer charge occurred outside of his professional obligations. From approximately August 2016 through July 2020, Mr. Fawcett made unwanted communications of a sexual
Ontario’s ‘Disconnecting From Work’ Policy and Manitoba’s New Accessibility Requirements—Deadlines Approaching
Employers in Ontario and Manitoba have important compliance deadlines in May and June 2022.
In Manitoba, effective as of May 1, 2022, employers must comply with the new Accessibility Standard for Employment. In the case of larger employers (defined
Bill 88: More Changes to Employment Related Legislation
2022 has been a busy year already for employers and policy drafters, but more changes are on the way. Bill 88, also known as the Working for Workers Act, 2022, was passed on April 11, 2022 and prescribes a
Manitoba Employers’ Accessibility Standards: May 1 Deadline Looms
In December 2013, The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) became law, with the goal of making meaningful strides in accessibility by 2023. The AMA seeks to remove barriers to accessibility in the lives of all Manitobans, with a focus on
Manitoba tables legislation to improve access to assessment information, simplify appeals process
Proposed legislation seeks to amend Municipal Assessment Act and Municipal Board Act
Baked goods sold in Manitoba recalled for possible Salmonella contamination from rodent infestation
University of Manitoba teams up with Legal Aid Manitoba to expand legal services offerings
Agreement allows law students to provide legal services in family and prison law