Only one Canadian jurisdiction regulates paralegals. Could the profession benefit from regulated practice standards? By Damian Ali
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s we all know, admission into certain professions in Canada oftentimes comes with strict practice requirements. To function most effectively, professionals must obtain a license and abide by certain standards to ensure the public is protected. The legal profession in Canada is different. While lawyers across the country must have a valid license from their provincial or territorial law society, the paralegal profession Is largely unregulated with few legislated practice requirements.
Current regulatory landscape Ontario is the only province or territory in Canada that regulates paralegals.
Heidi Semkowich, president of the Alberta Association of Professional Paralegals
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winter edition 2022
