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This year, the Tech & IP Section has conducted the following events

This year’s section executive was composed of the following individuals: Co‐chairs: Melanie Bueckert and Catherine Skinner Vice‐chair: Darla Rettie Members‐at‐large: Vivian Hilder and Andrew Robertson

The Equality Issues Section works toward equality within the legal system and legal profession, in particular on the basis of sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, language, age or disability

The first substantive educational session was held in December 2014. Terry Sargeant the current Chair of the Clean Environment Commission gave a presentation on Effective Advocacy before the CEC.

Doug Ripley had been Chair of the Health Law Section from June 2013 to January 2015.  Due to work commitments he stepped down in January.   Past Chair, Catherine Tolton, assumed the role of Chair of the Section as of February 2015.

I have been Chair of the Manitoba General Practitioners Section for less than a year and have participated in several national teleconferences concerning issues related to our section. 

Rapport de la section française de l’ABM 2014‐2015

Meetings:   Executive met once per month from September to May

All practicing lawyers in Manitoba must now report their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities to the Law Society of Manitoba on an annual basis. In 2011, it was recommended that lawyers complete 12 hours of CPD activities. As of 2012, lawyers are now required to complete 12 hours of CPD activities, which must include 1.5 hours of CPD related to Ethics, Professional Responsibility or Practice Management (EPPM).

We are pleased to introduce you to this edition of the Personal Safety Handbook. It is a modified version of materials produced by the Ontario and Alberta branches of the Canadian Bar Association. We have adapted the material for Manitobans.