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• where notice is given, the third party be given an opportunity to make representations concerning disclosure. In order to assist in assessing whether an Action Plan contains confidential information, law firms are advised to identify portions of the Action Plan that, in their view, are confidential. 7. DEFINITIONS 7.1 Indigenous Black- means for the purposes of this policy, a person of African ancestry who was born in the Province of Nova Scotia or who has been primarily educated in the Province of Nova Scotia. 7.2 Primarily educated- means a person of African ancestry who attended primary or secondary school in the Province of Nova Scotia for a minimum period of five years. 7.3 Mi’kmaq- means for the purposes of this policy, a person of Mi’kmaq ancestry whether born in Nova Scotia or not. 7.4 Lawyer- means a graduate of a law school and, for the purposes of this policy, includes a person enrolled in a law school. 7.5 Regulation- means a regulation made under the Government Purchases Act. 7.6 Employment Equity and Affirmative Action Plan(the“Action Plan”)- a written document as defined in clause 5 committing the law firm to a program designed to achieve a balanced workforce within a reasonable period of time. 25
COMMITMENT FOR CROWN LAW AGENTS This law firm is committed to achieving and maintaining a fair and representative workforce by: a) the elimination of barriers to employment and success in employment of members of underrepresented groups through the establishment of a favorable climate within the law firm; and a) developing and implementing an affirmative action plan in respect of Indigenous Black and Mi’kmaq lawyers. Date: Law Firm Representative: 26
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