CBA statement on legal aid funding announcement August 12, 2019 The Canadian Bar Association welcomes today’s announcement of federal legal aid funding for refugees.
Vivene Salmon, LL.B. 2009, Named President of the Canadian Bar Association August 12, 2019 Vivene Salmon, LL.B. 2009, has become the first person of colour to be named President of the Canadian Bar Association. She will officially take over the role in September 2019.
Salmon to be CBA’s first racialized president, will highlight young lawyers during term July 24, 2019 Vivene Salmon, the incoming president of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA), is a young lawyer and the first racialized person to take on the role. She understands the impact a recession...
Out with the Old, in with the New July 11, 2019 Out with the Old, in with the New - July 2019 Blast Email
Call For Volunteer Trainers in East Africa July 11, 2019 CBA International Initiatives is seeking volunteers to be trainers for the Supporting Inclusive Resource Development in East Africa (SIRD) Advocates Training Program. This training program aims to equip a core group of lawyers in East Africa with knowledge and skills in natural resource management.
Call for Research Volunteers in East Africa July 11, 2019 The Supporting Inclusive Resource Development in East Africa (SIRD) project is looking to place three recent law graduates/junior lawyers in volunteer research positions for the month of September. The placements will occur in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
The CBA welcomes the nomination of Nicholas Kasirer to Canada’s highest court July 10, 2019 The Canadian Bar Association and CBA-Quebec welcome the nomination of Nicholas Kasirer, a longtime member of the Association, to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Spotlight on: #LegalAidMatters letter-writing campaign July 10, 2019 Lawyers, better than anyone, know that when you want to get a message across in a way that makes people pay attention, you write a letter.
From the Board: Q&A with Tom Laughlin July 10, 2019 Tom Laughlin is the CBA Board Member for P.E.I., and Chair of the Board’s Policy Committee.
Network your way to connections and referrals July 10, 2019 How do you keep your career and your legal practice on a steady path towards growth? Build networking directly into your busy schedule. Your CBA membership offers year-round opportunities to connect with other members.