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How can in-house counsel follow this ing of how the JPS applies to your client. sel today—a profession on the cusp of an
process, as they work so closely with These steps should make the transition exciting reinvention. And we want to make
the client? to the new JPS seamless. sure you have the skills necessary to thrive!
The process may appear somewhat arti- Over three days, delegates will have ac-
fcial in the context of in-house counsel. Resources cess to multiple workshops, plenaries and
However, it is a necessary construct to ■ The new JPS, an FAQ document and networking events. Become an agent of
protect privilege and support in-house a fowchart setting out communica- change as you explore the future of the
counsel in their efforts to fulfll their tion protocols can be found on the JPS in-house counsel profession and connect
professional obligations. Communica- web page: www.cba.org/Publications- with colleagues and experts!
tions between management and in-house Resources/Practice-Tools/Joint-Policy- For updates and registration, visit
counsel for the purpose of obtaining le- Statement-on-Audit-Inquiries www.ccca-accje.org/2017conference.
gal advice are privileged, and auditors are ■ A webinar was held in May on how And don’t forget to nominate a de-
not entitled to review those communica- the effect of the JPS changes. View the serving candidate for a 2017 CCCA
tions as part of the audit process. Includ- archived webinar: cbapd.org/details_ award! For a full list of awards, visit www.
ing in-house counsel in the JPS ensures en.aspx?id=NA_ONMAY116 ccca-accje.org/Who-We-Are/About-us/
only the information needed to collect ■ For more information on privilege and Awards-and-Recognition/Search-Awards.
suffcient, appropriate audit evidence is confdentiality issues as they pertain to The deadline to submit a nomination is
provided, and then, only in accordance in-house counsel, see the CBA’s FAQs January 9, 2017.
with the JPS protocols. While it is likely about Privilege and Confdentiality
in-house counsel will assist with drafting for In-House Counsel: www.cba.org/
the inquiry letter, it is contemplated in Publications-Resources/Resources/ Make Your Next Move Your Best Move
the JPS that external counsel may do the Ethics-and-Professional-Responsibility/ Did you know that 120 members across
same for a client. Solicitor-Client-Privilege/FAQ- the country have now received the Certi-
To support a claim of privilege, it is im- Privilege-and-Confidentiality-for-In- fed In-House Counsel – Canada (CIC.C)
perative that in-house counsel act in their House-Cou designation? Graduates are raving about
capacity, and not in any management ca- ■ For questions, contact Donald Mac- the professional, insightful content and
pacity, in connection with the provision Donald, Senior Vice-President, Gen- advancement opportunities the program
of information pursuant to the JPS. eral Counsel, Secretary and Chief has provided them.
Compliance Offcer for IGM Financial The next cohort of the Business Lead-
How can in-house counsel be prepared? Inc. (Member, CBA JPS Review Com- ership Program for In-House Counsel
First, familiarize yourself with the new mittee); or Sarah MacKenzie, Lawyer, (offered jointly by the Rotman School of
JPS. The CBA has many resources avail- Law Reform for the CBA. Management and the CCCA) begins their
able to assist you (see below). Second, road to success in June 2017 in Toronto.
review the new JPS with management The four-part program will run from June
involved in fnancial statement prepa- 2017 CCCA National Conference: 2017 to April 2018.
ration so they are aware of the revised Registration Now Open! To learn more and apply, visit the
guidelines and can consider whether new The 2017 CCCA National Conference CCCA’s professional development web-
internal processes are warranted. Finally, is set to take Toronto by storm April 2-4, site or email certifcation@ccca-cba.org.
consider engaging with your auditor to 2017. Our conference theme, "Agents of Enrolment is limited—register now to en-
ensure there is a common understand- Change," is a refection of in-house coun- sure your spot! ❚

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