Organizations
Many organizations and associations operate to assist members of the public with various aspects of the law. In addition to professional associations, there are groups that work to monitor the application of the law in specific areas.
Organizations
The Community Legal Education Association provides programs and resources for Manitobans about aspects of the legal system.
The Law Society of Manitoba is the governing body responsible for the regulation of individuals in the legal profession.
The Manitoba Bar Association is the professional organization supporting lawyers, law students, and judges in Manitoba.
The Canadian Bar Association is the professional organization supporting lawyers, law students, and judges in Canada.
The Manitoba Criminal Justice Association works to increase public awareness and understanding of issues in the criminal justice system.
Manitoba
- Manitoba JusticeGovernment department responsible for the administration of justice in Manitoba.
- Companies OfficeGovernment site for searching and registering business and corporate names.
- Employment Standards BranchGuides for employers and employees regarding rights, wages, and responsibilities, and information on how to file a claim.
- Manitoba Human Rights CommissionAgency responsible for overseeing administration of the Manitoba Human Rights Code, with information on how to file a complaint and recent decisions.
- Manitoba Labour BoardBody that deals with issues relating to pay equity, workplace safety and health, and public schools, with forms required to file related complaints.
- Manitoba Law Reform CommissionAgency that works to improve the administration of law by making recommendations to the Minister of Justice. Includes information on how to submit a proposal.
- Teranet ManitobaPortal providing access to land titles searches and the personal property registry.
- Residential Tenancies BranchGovernment department that provides information on matters affecting landlords and tenants, and addresses problems. Includes forms to use for agreements and issues with tenants.
Canada
- Court Challenges ProgramProgram to provide financial support for those litigating test cases of significance in the areas of constitutional and language rights.
- Not-for-profit CorporationsInformation and documents required to establish a not-for-profit corporation.
- Canadian Civil Liberties AssociationProvides teaching resources and advocacy materials supporting rights and freedoms of all Canadians.
- Canadian Intellectual Property OfficeProvides information on trademarks, copyright, and patents, with links to patent searches.
- Women's Legal Education and Action FundAn organization working as intervener when cases involve a legal issue impacting the equality rights of women, including reproductive rights and cyberbullying.