Do You Witness Financial Transaction Documents Remotely? Read This

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Photo ID can no longer be verified by Video conference/Zoom/Teams

After January 1, 2024, verification of client ID by video conference will no longer be acceptable.

You can still witness documents related to a financial transaction remotely using Zoom, Teams or other video conferencing platforms but you cannot VERIFY the identification of the client remotely by looking at the client’s government-issued photo ID on your screen.

The real impact of the change will be for lawyers who use the regulations on remote execution of land titles documents as those are financial transactions where client ID must be verified. So, you are going to need to do some planning if you won’t be seeing the client and their ID in person.

Other Methods to verify ID where there is no in person meeting

There are other options to verify Identity of the client when documents relating to a financial transaction are executed remotely:

  1. Previous verification of the ID of the client in person by you or someone else in your office.
  2. Verification of the ID of the client by an agent. Send off an agent agreement (sample agreement) to their real estate agent or banker or accountant or other responsible person who can do the verification for you.
  3. The credit check method.
  4. Use two trusted pieces of information from a reliable source.
  5. New – use a DIACC certified software service that can confirm the authenticity of government photo ID and match the result to the image or video of the client.

For more information visit the Anti-Money Laundering Resource Library:

Anti-Money Laundering

Meeting your MCPD Requirements

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Each calendar year, practising lawyers must complete 12 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) by December 31. For more information, please visit: Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

If you are looking for CPD opportunities at this time of year, you’ve got plenty of options!

You can find a comprehensive list in this updated CPD News item: So Many Options!

CPD on Demand

Log in to CPD on Demand anytime from anywhere to access recorded versions of our CPD programs.

Online Interactive Opportunities

Access a variety of new online interactive courses that are available at no cost.

Or brush up on cyber safety topics and earn a little CPD by completing our free cyber security awareness Bytes.

If you have questions, please contact us. We are here to help.

CPD Programming and CPD on Demand: cpd@lawsociety.mb.ca

Meeting Your MCPD Requirements: mcpd@lawsociety.mb.ca

The Path is Available October 2, 2023

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© Christi Belcourt. The Wisdom of the Universe


The Path, an Indigenous Intercultural Awareness and Competency Training course, launches October 2, 2023.

This course represents a unique opportunity to learn about Indigenous peoples’ history, cultures, and experiences.

The Path is mandatory for practicing members and is an essential step in starting to fill this gap in our education for competent practice.

More to know about The Path:

  • Free, The Path is available to practicing members at no-cost.
  • Flexible, The Path is organized into six online modules that you can complete at your own pace.
  • MCPD, The Path is eligible for seven CPD hours, all of which are considered EPPM.
Visit The Path FAQ for more information.

New and FREE online tool and cyber security resources available!

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Our selection of high-value no-cost resources has expanded with two great new additions, so help yourself and your firm by checking them out today:

 

Interactive Online Practice Management Tool

This new interactive online tool, along with its companion workbooks, is designed for sole practitioners and designated representatives (or those responsible for the operations of multi-lawyer firms).

Use the tool to review best practices, identify key priorities, and access practical resources that align with your priorities!

 

 

Cyber Security Resource Library

Help block cyber criminals! Our new Cyber Security page offers a curated selection of relevant resources from various sources.

Plus, you’ll find featured CPD on demand opportunities, including our online learning Bytes, created specifically for Manitoba lawyers and law firm staff.

 

Thank You 2022 CPD Volunteers

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As we reflect on the past few years and look forward to the year ahead, everyone here at the Law Society (especially the CPD team) would like to express our most sincere gratitude to all of the incredible volunteers who have contributed so substantially to the education of their colleagues.

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