Minister of Justice, Tracy-Anne McPhee tabled Bill No. 14 today, which proposes an amendment to the Legal Profession Act, 2017.
The proposed amendment would correct an administrative issue and allow the Law Society to permit a corporation, incorporated in another jurisdiction, to provide legal services in the Yukon. This proposed legislative change will support the Law Society of Yukon processes and ensure access to legal services for Yukoners.
Yukoners deserve to have access to quality legal services and supports that they can rely on when they need them most. We have worked with the Law Society of Yukon to draft amendments to the Legal Profession Act, 2017 that would increase the amount of legal professionals available to Yukoners. This amendment would ensure that Yukoners have access to legal advice and supports and are well represented in courtrooms.
Minister of Justice Tracy-Anne McPhee
The Legal Profession Act, 2017 received assent in 2017 and came into force on February 6, 2020.
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