Summary
National coordinating body for Canada's 14 law societies. Delivered national CLE programmes and anti-money-laundering guidance. Public advocacy was low-key and consistent with its regulatory role.
Leadership in period: Louis-Martin Beaumont was named President for 2025–2026, succeeding Teresa Donnelly.
Key developments
- Published anti-money-laundering guidance concerning title insurers and FINTRAC.
- Ran national criminal and family law programmes in July 2026.
- Continues the NCA process, Model Code work, and support for CanLII.
Criterion ratings
Rule of Law and Judicial Independence
Moderate
Access to Justice
Moderate
Governance and Transparency
Moderate
Professional Standards and Education
Strong
Diversity and Inclusion
Not assessed
Assessment
As a federation of regulators, the FLSC is not designed to be an outspoken advocacy body. Its strengths lie in national standards, CLE, and AML work.