Young Lawyers – Across the Country: British Columbia (Okanagan) May 22, 2014 In addition to the substantive Section meetings, the Young Lawyers hosts a social event on the second Thursday of every month called Social at Social 242. This provides an opportunity for young lawyers and articled students to mingle, build relationships and discuss issues that may be prevalent to the young lawyers in the Okanagan.
Young Lawyers - Pro Bono Across the Country: Saskatchewan May 16, 2014 Many of the lawyers of the Canadian Bar Association, Saskatchewan Young Lawyers South Section volunteer their time and expertise to provide legal services to individuals who are ineligible for Legal Aid but are of limited means and unable to afford legal services.
Young Lawyers - Pro Bono Across the Country: Northwest Territories May 12, 2014 Nick Leeson, a family lawyer with Somba K'e Legal Aid Clinic, Government of the Northwest Territories, provides an update on the Legal Outreach Clinic.
Young Lawyers – Across the Country: Saskatchewan May 12, 2014 The Canadian Bar Association, Saskatchewan Young Lawyers South Section was created to promote the activities and interests of young lawyers.
The CBA supports changes to Judges Act that increase number of judges in Alberta and Quebec May 06, 2014 The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) welcomes changes to the Judges Act contained in Bill C-31 that would increase the number of Superior Court judges in Alberta and Quebec.
The CBA urges the government to amend Bill C-24 to ensure fairer and more efficient legislation April 30, 2014 The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) says that changes are needed to Bill C-24, Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act, and offers 20 recommendations that would improve key areas of the legislation.
Ottawa Law Day 5 KM Fun Run/Walk Celebrates 20th Anniversary April 23, 2014 On Friday, April 24, some 450 runners and walkers are expected to participate in the 20th annual Law Day 5K Fun Run/Walk.
Law Day 5 KM Fun Run/Walk on April 25 supports Harvest House April 16, 2014 On Friday, April 25, some 500 runners and walkers – including lawyers, judges, legal support staff and the public – are expected to participate in the annual Law Day 5 KM Fun Run/Walk at Ottawa City Hall’s Marion Dewar Plaza, 161 Elgin St.
Young Lawyers - Pro Bono Across the Country: Ontario April 15, 2014 Lawyers Feed the Hungry is a program that operates year-round in Toronto, London, Ottawa and Windsor, to fight hunger by providing hot meals to those most in need.
Federal Justice Minister Peter MacKay to participate in Ottawa Law Day 2014 April 08, 2014 Area high school students will hear from a special guest – Federal Justice Minister Peter MacKay – as part of the Canadian Bar Association’s (CBA) Law Day 2014 activities in Ottawa.