Law Society of Upper Canada

A shortage of positions in Ontario forces a reevaluation

Ontario’s shortage of positions has the law society considering radical alternatives

Three months ago, when Conrad Black received a visa to return to Canada, Toronto immigration lawyer Guidy Mamann told the Globe that “the idea that the minister didn’t wink or nod in favour of this thing is impossible to imagine.” In response to that comment, Jason Kenney filed a grievance with the Law Society of Upper Canada. In response to that grievance, 80 lawyers signed an open letter stating their agreement with Mr. Mamann and declaring that they would not “succumb” to attempts by Mr. Kenney and his officials to “muzzle freedom of expression.” And in response to that letter, Mr. Kenney’s office accused the lawyers of debasing their profession.

Law students struggling to find work

A new campaign cracks down on lawyers who are rude and aggressive — with clients or even in their private lives

A new campaign cracks down on lawyers who are rude and aggressive—with clients or even in their private lives

SPECIAL REPORT: Critics say there’s a problem with how lawyers are regulated

SPECIAL REPORT: Legal insurance could be just what Canadians need

SPECIAL REPORT: While other nations are opening up their legal systems, Canada lags behind

“It looks like Stephen Harper is going to be the last defender of Guantanamo Bay.”