Julian Falconer, Bencher, and Chair of the Law Society’s Strategic Communications Steering Group, was quoted in several legal trade articles this week over the issue of the Law Society of Upper Canada changing its name. Falconer stated in the Law Times, “Our name matters just like any name matters and we want to ensure that that name, while respecting traditions, also reflects who we are today, not just who we were 220 years ago.” In the Lawyers Daily article Falconer stated, “I do a lot of work for Indigenous communities and recognize that there are implications to the term ‘Upper Canada,’ there are implications to the time period, to that particular chapter of our Canadian history. There are also positive things about the tradition, so that’s what’s got to be debated by the law society. It’s certainly part of reconciliation. Part of the recognition of our obligations to attempt to rectify issues with Indigenous peoples is to make sure that we’re accessible, to make sure that doors are open and not closed. To make sure the messages we send are positive ones and messages that people can relate to.” “When I’m in the North doing my work, you can imagine … Continue reading The Law Society of Upper Canada Considers Name Change