Religious discrimination by government denounced at AGM February 20, 2020 After hearing deeply personal stories, the Canadian Bar Association passed a resolution to denounce any law that uses religion to deny individuals equal opportunities within the legal profession or to have access to it.
Stephen Rotstein to become CBA Vice-President in 2020-21 February 20, 2020 Stephen Rotstein of Ontario has been elected to serve as CBA Vice President starting this September. He will become CBA President in September 2021.
Spotlight on Annual General Meeting February 20, 2020 Chief Justice Richard Wagner addressed the CBA’s annual general meeting in Ottawa on Feb. 19. Read more on the Chief Justice’s remarks and the reports presented to the membership at the AGM.
CBA Immigration Section lawyers offer assistance to victims of airline tragedy February 13, 2020 Almost three dozen lawyers in the Canadian Bar Association Immigration Law Section are responding to Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 tragedy by offering to provide services related to immigration issues, without charge, for individuals who have been affected.
Finding the right “fit”: My experience with the Young Lawyers International Program February 13, 2020 My journey with the Young Lawyers International Program began a little over a year ago when I received a Facebook message from a friend (and now fellow YLIP intern – I owe you one, Katie) containing a link to the program’s webpage. I had not previously heard of this opportunity, and what seemed inconsequential at the time has become something significant.
BELL LET’S TALK DAY – JANUARY 29 January 29, 2020 Mental health and wellness in the legal profession is a priority of the Canadian Bar Association.
Write now: Express yourself in CBA’s 2020 essay competitions, including two new contests January 24, 2020 Students and young lawyers—especially by the time they finish law school—may not have much appetite left for writing essays, but the CBA’s essay contests offer a lot more to sink their teeth into than a typical class paper.
Notice of CBA National office holiday closure December 24, 2019 The CBA National office will be closed from Tuesday, December 24 at 12:00 pm through Wednesday, January 1. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2.
CBA saddened by death of former president, Jean Bazin, Q.C. December 18, 2019 The Canadian Bar Association was saddened to learn of the Dec. 12, 2019 death of Jean Bazin, Q.C., at the age of 79. He served the Canadian legal profession, his country and our Association during his long career.
Spotlight on the Annual General Meeting December 09, 2019 Start off the new decade by joining with your CBA counterparts and participating in the 2020 Annual General Meeting. Registration for the 2020 AGM, to be held on February 19, is now open.