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 harmonized 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 that law societies are in the process of implementing. 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 as the Model Code is implemented.