Statement from the CBA President Lynne Vicars on the death of Robert McKercher, K.C. December 20, 2024 The Canadian Bar Association is extremely saddened by the passing of Robert McKercher, K.C. on December 15, 2024. He served the Canadian legal profession and our Association well during his long career.
Holiday Closure December 20, 2024 The CBA National office will be closed from Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, January 1. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
The Law Commission of Canada and the Canadian Bar Association launch inaugural Journalism Fellowship December 02, 2024 The Law Commission of Canada (LCC) and the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) are pleased to announce the establishment of the LCC-CBA Journalism Fellowship, a groundbreaking initiative designed to support in-depth journalistic exploration of critical and emerging law and justice issues in Canada.
Join us in welcoming our new Executive! November 22, 2024 Join us in welcoming our new Executive! - November 2024 Blast Email
Welcome Message From The Chair November 22, 2024 Welcome Message From The Chair - November 2024 Blast Email
Statement from the Immigration Law Section on the announcement regarding the reduction in immigration levels October 25, 2024 The Immigration Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association (the CBA Section) acknowledges yesterday’s announcement by the Government of Canada regarding the reduction in immigration levels for 2025-2027. We recognize the complexities of managing immigration in the context of broader economic considerations, particularly in relation to housing affordability and government services.