ARCTIC OBITER
Arctic Obiter -March 2009 - Law Society of the Northwest Territories
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6 | <strong>ARCTIC</strong> <strong>OBITER</strong><br />
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September 12 th , at Our Place Dining Lounge. Law Society<br />
President Karen Lajoie and CBA President Janice Walsh look<br />
forward to hosting you at that event where the guest speaker<br />
for the occasion is Justice Ian Binnie of the Supreme Court of<br />
Canada. Justice Binnie will also present a special Lunch &<br />
Learn event at 12 noon, September 11 th , at the Explorer<br />
Hotel. Space for both events is limited – please get your<br />
RSVP in early to avoid disappointment.<br />
that meeting were very positive and continued dialogue will<br />
take place in September.<br />
In closing, I hope you have all had an opportunity to enjoy<br />
the ‚northern‛ summer, and I look forward to returning<br />
home soon.<br />
A reminder that either your Form V or your Statutory<br />
Declaration is due on September 1 st . Those who fail to<br />
comply will stand automatically suspended and be subject to<br />
a reinstatement fee of $250 when they comply.<br />
Members of the Civility Task Force, including Laura Stevens,<br />
QC, and Maureen Crotty-Williams, the Society’s Lay<br />
Member, met with Justice John Vertes and Chief Judge Brian<br />
Bruser to discuss civility in the courtroom. The results from<br />
GREEN MEETINGS: Linda Whitford, Elaine Keenan Bengts, Janice Walsh and Sarah Kay prepare<br />
for a meeting in Dublin, Ireland.<br />
The President of the Law Society of the Northwest Territories<br />
&<br />
The President of the Northwest Territories Branch of the Canadian Bar Association<br />
cordially invite all members to the<br />
4 th Annual Presidents’ Dinner<br />
with Special Guest<br />
The Honourable Mr. Justice W. Ian Binnie<br />
Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Canada<br />
Saturday, September 12th, 2009 - 6:00 pm<br />
Our Place Dining Room, Yellowknife<br />
TICKETS ARE $50.00. BLACK TIE OPTIONAL. CASH BAR. RSVP AND PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE LAW<br />
SOCIETY OFFICE NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 7, 2009. PURCHASE TICKETS EARLY AS SPACE IS LIMITED.