Federation Model Code of Professional Conduct

Each of Canada’s law societies enforces a code of conduct for members of the legal profession in their jurisdiction. With national mobility of the profession, the law societies recognize the benefit of moving toward a harmonized national standard of rules of conduct so that the public can expect the same ethical requirements to apply wherever their legal advisor may practice law.

The Federation has approved a Model Code of Professional Conduct which is in the process of being implemented in a number of law societies. Over time, it is expected that any significant differences in rules of conduct across Canada will be eliminated.

The Federation has established a Standing Committee on the Model Code of Professional Conduct to monitor changes in the law and to recommend improvements over time as the Model Code is implemented.