Leonard Peltier's Plea for Clemency October 28, 2016 The CBA urges the Government of Canada to encourage their US counterparts to grant clemency to Leonard Peltier.
Federal Judicial Discipline Process September 21, 2016 The CBA make recommendations to Justice Canada on reforms to the federal judicial discipline process. The CBA urges inclusion of lay persons and puisne judges, the development of a code of procedure and reintroduction of Inquiry Independent Counsel.
Post-Judicial Return to Practice September 21, 2016 The CBA advises the Federation of Law Societies of Canada that post-judicial return to practice should be regulated, with corresponding recommendations.
Legalization, Regulation and Restriction of Access to Marijuana September 09, 2016 The CBA says that the approach in the government's discussion paper is a step toward decriminalization of marijuana, but falls short of the promised legalization.
Suicide Bomb Attack on Lawyers in Quetta, Pakistan August 30, 2016 The CBA condemns the killings and suicide bombing in Quetta, Pakistan. The bombing specifically targeted lawyers gathered to mourn a slain colleague who spoke out against recent killings. The independence of lawyers is fundamental to the rule of law.
Clemency for Leonard Peltier August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.
Canadian Bar Association Governance and Organization August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.
CBA Speaker Diversity August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.
Governance Framework for IP Agents - Governance Model, Discipline Process and Conflicts August 05, 2016 TheCBA comments on proposals to modernize the IP agent community, including governance models, a disciplinary process, and overlapping regimes for lawyer agents.
International Assistance Review July 29, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association urges Canada to place the rule of law at the centre of international assistance, increase collaboration with civil society organizations (including bar associations) and engage young lawyers.