New CBA resource for access to justice November 03, 2020 It’s long been acknowledged that Canada is at a crisis point when it comes to access to justice. And while no lawyer would argue for a less accessible justice system, it’s hard to know where to begin to argue for change.
We all want to change the world – do you have a resolution? November 03, 2020 The resolutions that are debated each year at the CBA’s annual general meeting have a significant role to play by positioning the CBA’s governance, and its stance on issues of importance to the legal community.
Spotlight on judicial appointments: Message from the President November 02, 2020 The decision about who gets to be a judge in Canada is made, in the end, by politicians. And political decisions, even when they don’t reach the level of blatant and deliberate stacking for ideology, risk having some sort of partisan taint.
We want to make your voice heard! October 30, 2020 We want to make your voice heard! - October 2020 Blast Email
Your voice is needed on pensions and employee benefits law! October 30, 2020 Your voice is needed on pensions and employee benefits law! - October 2020 Blast Email
Statement from the CBA President on the death of the Hon. Robert Wells, Q.C. (St. John’s, NL) October 30, 2020 The Canadian Bar Association is saddened by the passing of The Honourable Robert Wells, St. John’s, NL, at the age of 87.
Greetings from the new Chair! October 30, 2020 Greetings from the new Chair! - October 2020 Blast Email
CBA guide provides tools for justice advocacy October 26, 2020 OTTAWA – Attaining access to justice has been called a “wicked problem.” No lawyer would argue for less access to justice, but it’s hard to know where to begin to make the case for more.
Welcome to a new CBA year! - October 2020 October 15, 2020 Welcome to a new CBA year! - October 2020 Blast Email
Notice of deadlines for AGM awards October 06, 2020 Each year the CBA hands out a variety of awards to celebrate professional excellence, outstanding contribution, innovation and equality in the legal profession.