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“I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.” ~~ John G. Diefenbaker

Les Leyne: Lawyers gearing up for fight over Legal Professions Act (The Orca)

With no fewer than nine experts listed as validating and supporting a bill revamping the oversight of lawyers the day it dropped, it looked like the legislation would be warmly received. “Welcome … gives us tools to better protect the public" ... “Makes justice more accessible" ...“Will enhance the diversity, number and affordability of legal services" And so on. But it turns out that upending the legal world won’t come without a few arguments, or, more accurately, vociferous criticisms and outright hostility ... CLICK HERE for the full story

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