Law Societies Launch National Campaign around Rule of Law
The legal profession plays an important role in upholding the rule of law — one of the cornerstones of our democracy. But as concerns over the strength of democratic freedoms dominate international headlines, new research shows that Canadians are increasingly concerned about threats to our democratic foundations.
That’s why law societies across Canada have come together to launch Ours to Protect, a national campaign to raise awareness about the importance of the rule of law and to unite Canadians around the shared values of democracy and justice.
The campaign highlights that while Canadians overwhelmingly support the rule of law, many see cracks in our democratic systems — from access to justice concerns, disinformation and perceived political interference. The campaign is designed to encourage Canadians to learn more about the rule of law and to support important conversations about protecting the rule of law in this country.
“The Law Society of Alberta is proud to participate in the Ours to Protect campaign, alongside a cross-country coalition of law societies and the Federation of Law Societies of Canada, to educate and unite Canadians around the rule of law,” says Stacy Petriuk, KC, President of the Law Society of Alberta.
Our goal is to spread awareness by asking the legal profession in Alberta and across the country to view the campaign, and to share it through your personal and professional networks.
To learn more about Canada’s rule of law and the Ours to Protect campaign visit www.ourstoprotect.ca.
Together, we can help Canadians better understand why the rule of law is Ours to Protect.