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The CBA intervened in Iggillis Holdings Inc. v Canada (National Revenue) at the Federal Court of Appeal in Edmonton. Mark Tonkovich, Jacques Bernier, and Stephanie Dewey of Baker McKenzie appeared for the CBA in this matter of common interest privilege.

Former President René Basque travelled to Rome in September to attend a conference of international bar association leaders on privacy and security.

Does your Section have a conference planned for this fall? Check this list to find out.

The CBA has long advocated for a greater commitment to bilingualism on the bench, particularly in the superior courts, as an access to justice issue. And with its announcement in late September of a new action plan, it appears the government is ready to make it happen.

The CBA’s Essay Contests can help you build your profile within the legal community, connect with senior members of the bar, and hone your research and writing skills. And for the best submissions, we are awarding $250 - $2,500 in cash prizes. Read on for details and deadlines.

Intellectual property lawyers interested in participating in the Licensing Executive Society’s Intellectual Property Standards Committee, or being a liaison for the CBA’s Transactional IP Committee on this committee, read on for details.

Experts from across the country will gather in Toronto in early November for the inaugural Business Law conference to discuss trends in mergers and acquisitions. Read on for details.

The CBA Access to Information and Privacy Law Symposium and the CBA Administrative Law, Labour and Employment Law Conference, both taking place this fall in Ottawa, will be of interest to lawyers working outside these practice areas.

In September the CBA Criminal Justice Section made a submission to the House of Commons Health Committee, commenting on Bill C-45 – Cannabis Act. The Bill proposes comprehensive legislation that would combine a regulatory framework for cannabis possession, production and distribution with provisions for public safety and product quality.

On September 18, the Canadian Bar Association appeared before the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights on Bill C-46, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (offences relating to conveyances). Kathryn Pentz, treasurer of the CBA Criminal Justice Section and Senior Crown Attorney for Cape Breton appeared on behalf of the CBA’s Criminal Law Section.