Archived News
Notice to Members: COVID-19 Update
The Law Society of Yukon continues to monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health risk. As cases increase in Yukon and across the country, more restrictions are being announced.
COVID-19 Update: Notice to Public and Profession
New policy on Mask-wearing in courtrooms and Courthouse
Frequently Asked Questions on the Client Identification and Verification Model Rule Now Available
The new rule on Client Identification and Verification came into effect in Yukon on September 1, 2020
Notice from the Territorial Court November 3, 2020
The territorial court has resumed hearing matters in person in Whitehorse and all other communities
Notice from the Supreme Court November 3, 2020
The supreme court has resumed hearing matters in-person as long as they are able to take place safely and in accordance with the protocols outlined below
Mentorship Programs Now Available to Law Society of Yukon Members
The Law Society of Yukon is pleased to announce free access to two separate mentorship programs for its members through the Law Society of Alberta
Updates and Changes to Continuing Professional Development – Law Society of Yukon – May 2020 and Updated October 2020
The Committee would also like to share with members the Notice to the Members of May 2020 and updated October 2020. The Notice…
Notice to the Members
Bench & Bar Seminar – Notice from the Supreme Court
Notice of Amendments to the Rules of the Law Society of Yukon
On August 19, 2020, the Executive of the Law Society of Yukon voted to approve amendments to the Rules.
The Yukon Public Law Library is Opening
The Yukon Public Law Library is opening its doors to the public on Monday, August 10th. Doors will be unlocked from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Monday to Friday.
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting, postponed from May 28, 2020, of the Law Society of Yukon has been rescheduled for
Notices from the Territorial and Supreme Courts June 19, 2020
These are updated notices from the Courts.
Proposed Changes to the Rules June 18, 2020
Rule amendments to Client Identification and Verification
Updates and Changes to Continuing Professional Development June 3, 2020
Updates and Changes to CPD – May 2020
Election Results and Postponement of AGM May 28, 2020
The election results for the Law Society of Yukon Executive are available as well as an announcement about the postponement of the Annual General Meeting
Society Election Results May 27, 2020
The Law Society of Yukon has announced the election results for the executive
Notice to the Profession and the Public
This notice updates the March 24, 2020 announcement regarding measure being...
Notice to the Profession and the Public
This is an update to the Territorial Court Notices dated April 7 and March 24,...
Advisory regarding Zoom cyber security incident
The Yukon Information & Privacy Commissioner has issued an advisory on the Zoom videoconferencing app
Guidance and News Release from Yukon Information and Privacy Commission on Working Remotely
The Yukon Information and Privacy Commissioner released Guidance on March 17,...
Special Legal Edition of the Northern Review
The Yukon College has published a special legal edition of the Northern Review
Update notice from the Yukon Legal Services Society
The Yukon Legal Services Society has provided an update on services during COVID-19
Notice from the Territorial Court of Yukon
On April 7, 2020 the Territorial Court of Yukon announced more measures...
April 7, 2020 Notice to Members from the Law Society
The Law Society has developed FAQ’s to provide guidance for lawyers to support...
Yukon’s Privacy Law during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Yukon Information and Privacy Commissioner has released guidance about...
Privacy law during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has guidance about the application of...
Updated notice from the Supreme Court of Yukon
The Supreme Court of Yukon has released updated information on COVID-19
Guidance for legal professionals testing positive or presumptively positive for COVID-19 virus
See the attached notice about Guidance for legal professionals testing positive or presumptively positive for COVID-19 virus
COVID-19 Update: Whitehorse Correctional Centre and Yukon Community Corrections
See the attached notice from the Government of Yukon about operations at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre
Notice from the Law Society of Yukon on COVID-19
The Society is carefully monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health risk and is committed to supporting members and providing updates on how we will continue to fulfill our mandate during this time.
Notice of Law Society of Yukon Executive Elections and AGM
Notice of Law Society of Yukon Executive Elections and AGM
Notice from the Territorial Court of Yukon
The Territorial Court of Yukon has released information on COVID-19
Notice from the Supreme Court of Yukon
The Supreme Court of Yukon has released information on COVID-19
National Criminal Law Program
2020 National Criminal Law Program announces their registration is open. This year’s event focusses on criminal procedure, ethics and The Charter.
Ransomware Advisory
Yukon Information and Privacy Commissioner, Diane McLeod-McKay has released an updated guidance document on ransomware
A copy of the Legal Profession Act, 2017, Rules and Code of Conduct are available here
The Law Society of Yukon is pleased to announce that the new Legal Profession...
Up-coming Rule Changes to Fight Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
The Federation of Law Societies of Canada and its member law societies have...
What you should know before Crossing the Border with Electronic Devices
As travellers come under increasing scrutiny at Canadian airports and border...