Legislative Update – New Proclamation

The Government of Manitoba proclaimed the following:

With the advice and consent of the Executive Council of
Manitoba, we name June 20, 2018, as the day on which
section 1, clause 3(1)(a) and sections 22 to 32 of The Safe
and Responsible Retailing of Cannabis Act (Liquor and
Gaming Control Act and Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries
Corporation Act Amended) (S.M. 2018, c. 9) come into force.

This Act amends The Liquor and Gaming Control Act and The Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation Act to authorize and regulate the retail sale of cannabis in Manitoba when such sales are permitted by the federal government.

New Book Display: Immigration

This week in the library we’ve created a display around our most relevant immigration resources. Most of these are online resources that you can access in the library, or behind the Law Society Member’s Portal.

Books

Online Resources

DesLibris:

Quicklaw:

If you’re looking to take out any of these books (48 hour loan period), or need help accessing these materials online, contact staff and we will be happy to help.

Library Closure: July 2

The Manitoba Law Library will be closed on Monday, July 2nd.

Lawyers may access the library between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. by signing in at the security desk.

Regular hours resume on Tuesday, July 3rd.

Happy Canada Day!

 

Canadian Flag 8 by Merlin2525

Legislative Updates: Royal Assent

The following Acts received Royal Assent on June 4, 2018:

Confirm whether the bill requires proclamation by reviewing the Bill Status.

 

Library Closure: June 15

The Manitoba Law Library will  be closing at 11:00 am on Friday, June 15 for a swearing in ceremony reception.

After hours access will be available after 5:00 pm on Friday.

Regular hours will resume on Monday, June 18.