Federation of Law Societies of Canada / Fédération des ordres professionnels de juristes du Canada
Registration:
2
of
17
(2007-10-26
to
2008-04-24)
Subject Matter: Retrospective:
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n/a
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Subject Matter: Prospective:
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Communications with federal government representatives and parliamentarians about matters relating to the core mission of the law societies to protect the public. Issues will include the protection of solicitor-client privilege, as well as the principles of the independence of the legal profession and the independence of the judiciary.
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Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
Categories
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Description
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Policy or Program
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Improvements to the judicial appointments process.
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Policy or Program
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International trade policy relating to legal services performed in Canada
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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n/a
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Bill or Resolution
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n/a
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Legislative Proposal
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Reform of the Access to Information Act and the preservation of solicitor-client privilege
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Legislative Proposal
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Reform of the Criminal Code to improve rules relating to law office searches
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Regulation
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Regulations enacted pursuant to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act.
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Legislative Proposal
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Review of the Anti-Terrorism Act and legislative amendments relating to the legal profession
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