OIC Number: 2002 - 408

Date of Order: Sep 13, 2002

Statute: Barristers and Solicitors Act

OIC Text: The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Justice dated August 15, 2002, and pursuant to

Section 54 of

Chapter 30 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Barristers and Solicitors Act, is pleased to: (

a) reappoint John S. McFarlane, Q.C., of Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, to be Chair of the Board of Governors of the Law Foundation of Nova Scotia for a term of office of one year commencing September 1, 2002; and (

b) order that the Province shall defend, negotiate or settle claims or charges made against John S. McFarlane, Q.C., and indemnify him from personal liability, provided that the Province is satisfied the claim arises out of his activities in relation to his appointment and is not based on fraud or criminal activity and where the Province so defends him, the Province will be in control of the case.

Department(s): Justice and Attorney General