Bill 203: 'The Legal Profession Amendment Act (Queen's Counsel Appointments)'

Bill 203 titled 'The Legal Profession Amendment Act (Queen's Counsel Appointments)' was introduced in the first session of the 41st legislature. The bill was sponsored privately by the Honorable Steven Fletcher (PC) of the Assiniboia constituency. The bill purported to reinstate the historic tradition of appointing lawyers as Queen's Counsel or King's Counsel depending on the reigning regent. During the reign of a queen, the title is abbreviated "Q.C." in English, or "c.r." in French ("conseiller de la reine"). During the reign of a king, the title is "K.C." in English, and again "c.r." in French ("conseiller du roi").