Want to help shape FACL Western's future? We're seeking passionate members from all stages of practice and across Western Canada to join our Board of Directors. To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter outlining your qualifications, interest, history with, and vision for FACL Western;
• Your curriculum vitae; and
• A list of three (3)nominators who are current FACL Western members.

The Director Application Package is available here: FACL Western Director Recruitment 2026.pdf. Note that nominators must be registered members, so encourage your colleagues to sign up too.

Thank you for your continued support of FACL Western. We look forward to another year of building community, advancing our profession, and creating meaningful opportunities to connect.

Mark your calendar for our gala on May 1, 2026!

We are excited to host our annual event celebrating and bringing the Asian Canadian legal professionals and the wider community together. Join us for a night of connection and inspiration with food, drinks, speaker panels and networking.

This special event will also kick off the Asian Heritage Month – a time to recognize and honour the rich history and diverse cultures among the pan-Asian Canadian legal professionals across the Prairies.

• Date & Time: May 1, 2026 – Friday Evening

• Location: Downtown Calgary

Stay tuned for more details and sponsorship opportunities in the new year – we look forward to seeing you all there!

Call for volunteers

We’re also seeking volunteers for the FACL Western Gala Committee. Join our team in planning this unforgettable evening! 

In particular, we’re looking for individuals who can help with either (1) gala marketing and design and/or (2) event planning and logistics. If you are interested, please contact Sally Fehrat sfehr@mltaikins.com. Thank you!

We are excited to introduce our new logo – a refreshed visual identity that reflects both our organization and the provinces we serve across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

The new design features two meaningful symbols: the maple leaf, representing our connection within the broader Canadian legal landscape; the wheat sheaf, an emblem of the Prairie provinces we call home. Together, these symbols embody our commitment to supporting the pan-Asian Canadian legal community in a way that is grounded in regional roots.

Our new logo stands for unity and growth. It reflects our ongoing efforts to foster a welcoming legal community that is inclusive, diverse, and the strength that comes from collaboration across cultures, regions, and generations.

While our appearance has evolved, our dedication remains the same. We continue to advocate for equity and justice, create opportunities for leadership and mentorship, and support the pan-Asian legal professionals and the wider community with our commitments.

Thank you for being a part of this journey. We hope our new logo speaks to the values we share and the future we build together.

The annual general meeting (“AGM”) for Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, Western Chapter is taking place on

The AGM will be held in a webcast online-only format for the following purposes:

1. to elect new board of directors;

2. to consider reports of the president of FACL Western for the 2024 to 2025 year;

3. to report on financial highlights for fiscal year ending March 31, 2025;

4. to discuss vision of FACL Western for the year of 2025 to 2026 and beyond; and

5. to transact such other business as may properly come before the AGM or any adjournment thereof.

At the AGM, all members in good standing will be entitled to one (1) vote and have an opportunity to participate and ask questions. Quorum for the AGM shall consist of the lesser of ten (10) members or 10% of the members in good standing, present physically or virtually via Microsoft Teams at the AGM or represented by proxy.

We encourage all members to attend and look forward to seeing you at the AGM. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact info@falcwestern.com.

You may join the AGM on August 26, 2025 at 6:00PM MST by clicking the button below.

The Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers Western Chapter (“FACL Western”) is conducting a call for Directors.

About Us

FACL Western is a diverse coalition of Asian Canadian legal professionals from pan-Asian cultures and backgrounds working to promote equity, justice, and opportunity for Asian Canadian legal professionals and the wider community.

FACL Western is a chapter within the larger national Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers organization. The Western chapter covers Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba which includes communities in Treaties 1 through 10 and the homeland of the Métis.

Position Description

• Serve at least a term of two (2) years with opportunities to serve consecutive terms.

• Support and promote the mission and vision of FACL Western.

• Attend monthly Board Meetings.

• Complete additional offline work as required.

• Maintain good-standing with the Law Society of Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba during the Director’s term.

FACL Western welcomes applicants at all stages of their legal careers to consider this volunteer opportunity.

How to Apply

To apply, please send the following to info@faclwestern.com by June 27th, 2025, 4:30 PM MST.

1. Three (3) nominations from FACL members in good standing (not limited to the Western chapter). Applicants are welcome, but not required, to use the PDF Copy for submitting their list of nominations.

2. Curriculum vitae or resume – two (2) pages maximum.

3. Cover letter.

Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. We look forward to receiving your application.

The Treasurer is an important position within our leadership team. As our current Treasurer’s term comes to an end, we are seeking a new Treasurer to join our team.

The FACL Western leadership team is made up of volunteers. We enjoy working together to promote equity, justice, and opportunity for pan-Asian Canadian legal professionals and the wider community. We hope you’ll consider joining us as the next Treasurer.

Qualifications

• Current member, or willing to become a member, of FACL Western.

• Member in good-standing of either the Law Society of Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba.

• Experience in accounting or bookkeeping is an asset.

• Experience with QuickBooks is an asset.

• Experience with Societies Act, RSA 2000, c S-14 is an asset.

The complete position description can be found here. We look forward to seeing your application at info@faclwestern.com by June 27th, 2025.

On April 13, 2023, the Canadian Securities Administrators issued a notice and request for comment on its proposed amendments to Form 58-101F1 Corporate Governance Disclosure (Form 58-101F1) of National Instrument 58-101 Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices (NI 58-101) pertaining to board nominations, board renewal and diversity (the Proposed Amendments).

Summary

The CSA presented two forms of amendments: Form A and B. The Proposed Amendments would require disclosure on aspects of diversity beyond the representation of women (a requirement added in 2014).

• Form A “would introduce the concept of “identified group”, meaning a group of individuals with a shared personal characteristic, whose representation on the issuer’s board or in its executive officer positions has been identified by the issuer as being part of the issuer’s strategy respecting diversity, but does not include women.”

• Form B “would introduce the concept of “designated groups”, meaning persons who self-identify as one or more of the following: Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ2SI+ persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities or women. Each of these groups (except women) would also be defined.”

FACL Western recognizes the important of diversity on boards and in senior management positions within Canada, strongly supports Form B, and submitted comments to the proposed amendments on September 29, 2023. Disclosure of information would show investors that issuers have thought about their commitment to diversity at the highest levels of their organizations.

Read FACL Western’s full submissions here.

The CSA’s Request for Comments can be found here.

FACL Western 2022 Mentorship Dinners

We are happy to celebrate the successful completion of FACL Western’s 2022 Mentorship Dinners. These dinners took place in all three FACL Western provinces and were wonderfully hosted by the respective members of the student committee from Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon and Winnipeg. 

These dinners gave 81 pan-Asian students and lawyers the opportunity to connect with each-other and build a strong community within their cities. Mentorship is one of FACL’s core principles as we always work toward promoting opportunities for Asian Canadian legal professionals. 

We would like to thank Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP for sponsoring the dinners for all four cities. This opportunity would not have been possible without their generous contribution. We would also like to thank the Mentors for taking the time out of their busy schedules to educate and inspire the next generation of Asian Canadian lawyers. 

Our 2022 Diversity in the City Gala was a resounding success! Over 220 attendees mingled, reconnected, and listened to the stories of persons of colour from all walks of life. We were encouraged to see representation and allyship from national firms to solo practitioners, partners and associates.

Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek and Kathy Le (CTV News) told their heartfelt stories about systemic discrimination and the need to unite for positive change and understanding. Local artists, Harvey Nichol and Ryle Ramirez, shared about their artistic expressions of the Canadian immigrant experience. And we celebrated Asian heritage with a traditional lion dance from Jing Wo Cultural Association and a Bollywood dance performance from Ghunagroo Beats.

Thank you for being there. We hope to see you next year!