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John Tait Award of Excellence
The Public Sector Lawyers Forum is seeking nominations for the John Tait Award of Excellence, which is presented annually to honour, recognize and celebrate accomplishments of public sector lawyers in Canada.
Established in 1998, the Award was originally named the Inukshuk Award of Excellence, and was renamed in August 1999 to honour an outstanding lawyer, public servant and friend who passed away in 1999.
The Award is open to individual government or public sector lawyers/offices employing such lawyers; lawyers working for Crown corporations; legal aid offices; legal services of boards; commissions; agencies and lawyers employed in other organizations funded by any level of government in Canada. Former public sector lawyers are also eligible.
The 2010 Award will be presented at the “John Tait Reception” held in conjunction with the CBA Canadian Legal Conference in Niagara Falls on Monday, August 16, 2010.
The John Tait Award of Excellence is presented to individuals who exemplify preeminent public service through high standards and contributions to social justice or community affairs. The 2009 award was presented to: John Merritt of Ottawa, Ontario
The 2010 nominations deadline in April 30, 2010. Further information and the nomination form are available online.
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Purpose and objects
The Forum is a platform for CBA members who are employed as lawyers at various levels of government or in public sector agencies.
Its objectives are to:
- Provide mechanisms for public sector lawyers to exchange information and ideas;
- Serve as a national network to enable public sector lawyers to connect on shared issues;
- Advance the understanding of the roles played by public sector lawyers;
- Raise the profile of its members by ensuring public sector lawyers interests are represented within the CBA;
- Bring to the CBA the unique perspective of practicing law within a government setting;
- Serve as the national voice of public sector lawyers within the activities of the Forum and those of the CBA;
- Promote networking and delivery of programs through the Forum’s provincial and territory branches.
Please use the links on the menu on the left to learn more about the Forum. The PSLF publishes a newsletter, The Forum, twice a year with articles of interest to public sector lawyers, including profiles of individual lawyers and developments in Crown compensation across the country. We also give an annual award, the John Tait Award of Excellence.
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