Category: law society of alberta

‘It’s Going to Transform the Legal System’: Lawyer Discusses ‘Wokeness’ in Canadian Law Societies

The Law Society of Alberta (LSA) has developed new measures of “competency” for lawyers that some, including Calgary-based lawyer Glenn Blackett, say could undermine the Canadian legal system. Of particular concern, he says, are the “cultural competency” standards presented by the LSA. Included are statements to the effect that Canada’s legal system is racist and…


Alberta Law Society Vote Upholds Rule to Make Lawyers Take Specified Mandatory Professional Development Training

The Alberta Law Society (LSA) announced that following a vote at a special meeting Monday, the society will retain the power to prescribe the professional development courses lawyers must take, on threat of suspension for noncompliance. In a vote of 2,609–864, of 3,473 total votes cast by eligible Alberta lawyers on Feb. 6, the resolution…