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REGIONAL WRAP-UP include initiating and conducting fed- eral prosecutions, intervening in pro- ceedings that raise a question of public interest and may affect the conduct of prosecutions or investigations, and com- municating with the media and public on matters involving the initiation and conduct of prosecutions. The process for finding the new PPSC director began early last year. The selec- tion committee, which included repre- sentatives from each recognized political party, the Federation of Law Societies of Canada, the deputy minister of justice, the associate deputy minister of public safety, and a member of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, then consult- ed with provincial and territorial attor- neys general, provincial heads of pros- ecutions, senior government officials, and senior members of the legal profes- sion, according to the Department of Justice. Of the 24 applications received, the selection committee identified eight as having the qualifications needed for the position and recommended three to Minister of Justice Rob Nicholson. The minister then selected Saunders and for- warded his recommendation on to Par- liament. "Mr. Saunders' expertise and dedi- cation to working in the best interest of Canadians were proven during his time as acting director," Nicholson com- mented. "As director of public prosecu- tions, Mr. Saunders will continue to be instrumental in maintaining the level of excellence Canadians expect from their criminal justice system." Saunders and the PPSC did not re- spond to requests for an interview. — HELEN BURNETT hburnett@clbmedia.ca BCF a best-managed company Montreal's BCF LLP, which has experienced a 1,600-per- cent growth rate over the past 13 years, became the first law firm to qualify and win Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies award. "We owe our success to the work and enthusiasm of our entire team," managing partner An- dré Morrissette said after receiving the honour in Feb- ruary on behalf of the staff of more than 120. Referring to the rapid expansion at BCF in recent André Morrissette years, fellow managing partner Mario Charpentier not- ed the office has been able "to manage it in such a way that we could best take advantage of it. This award constitutes recognition of this accomplishment." — MK CANADIAN LEGAL NEWSWIRE it's fresh. it's free. weekly it's e-news! Sign up today at www.canadianlawyermag.com FROM THE EDITORS OF CANADIAN LAWYER AND LAW TIMES experience. results. 20 Queen W. Ste 3202, Toronto | 416.971.7202 | dimock.com www. C ANADIAN ewswire_CL_Apr_08.indd 1 3/18/08 2:11:29 PM ntitled-4 1 mag.com APRIL 2008 11 2/8/08 11:20:21 AM Good enough is never good enough