Requirements
Each regulator that licenses lawyers and paralegals in Canada sets its own rule.
| Regulator | Jurisdiction | CPD hours per cycle | Cycle | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSA | Alberta | not checked | CPD year (plan due last day of February) | 2026-08-12 |
| LSBC | British Columbia | 12 (2 ethics) | calendar year | 2026-08-12 |
| LSM | Manitoba | 12 (1.5 ethics) | calendar year | 2026-08-12 |
| NSBS | Nova Scotia | 12 | Society reporting year (ALR declaration by June 1) | 2026-08-12 |
| LSO | Ontario | 12 (3 ethics) | calendar year | 2026-08-12 |
| Barreau | Québec | 30 (3 ethics) | two-year reference period | 2026-08-12 |
| LSS | Saskatchewan | 12 (2 ethics) | calendar year | 2026-08-12 |