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Client Identification and Verification
 Client Identification and Verification
New rules on client identification and verification were approved by the Benchers in April 2008, and will come into effect on December 31, 2008. The new requirements are based on a Model Rule developed by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada, as part of a national initiative to fight fraud. Law societies across Canada are in the process of implementing the Model Rule to create a national, uniform standard for client identification and verification.
Law firms are encouraged to download these sample forms, modify them for their needs, and have them on hand for their own use. The forms are in Microsoft Word format.
If you have any questions or need more information about the new client identification and verification rules, please contact the Practice Advisors.
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