Submissions

Thanks to the hard work and talent of our many member volunteers, The Advocates' Society regularly makes submissions on policy and legislation on behalf of advocates.

Click here for a list of The Advocates' Society's submissions

These are the factors that our Board of Directors consider in determining whether to make a submission on policy or legislation:

• Is the issue of broad relevance to the profession?
• Does the issue affect:
  • Access to justice
  • The practice of law by advocates
  • Procedural matters of broad application
  • The right to counsel
  • The independence of the bar
  • The administration of justice, or
  • An issue of law that is of importance to the proper representation of parties before courts or tribunals?
• Are principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in relation to the profession or the issues listed above present, and would the Society’s submission have a beneficial impact on equality, diversity, and inclusion in these areas?
• Does the Society have the staff time and resources required to undertake the project?
• Are other legal organizations taking or planning to take a position?
• Does the issue have a broad beneficial impact on stakeholders in the justice system?
• Are there possible reputational risks, costs exposures or similar concerns?

Submission Requests and Media Inquiries:
Dave Mollica, david@advocates.ca
Director of Policy and Professional Development
416-597-0243 x 125

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