Fall conferences October 12, 2016 Is your Section having a conference this fall? Read on to see our list of upcoming conferences.
Where to find us online October 12, 2016 The CBA National office has one bricks-and-mortar address, but there are also a host of other places to find us online. Let us draw you a map of the high points.
Spotlight on legal aid benchmarks October 12, 2016 The CBA, in cooperation with the Association of Legal Aid Plans of Canada, has developed six aspirational legal aid benchmarks aimed at providing guiding principles to achieve the goal of a national system of public legal assistance. So what comes next?
Statement Against the Immigration Detention of Children October 04, 2016 We urge the government of Canada to immediately cease the immigration detention of unaccompanied minors, children, and families, in order to halt the significant harm to children. Children should neither be detained, nor separated from their parents as a result of the detention of their parents. Community-based alternatives to immigration detention should be implemented immediately to protect the best interests of children and children’s right to liberty and family life.
Welcome from the Chair of the CBA National Immigration Law Section October 03, 2016 Welcome from the Chair.
Message from the Chair: Pensions & Benefits Law wants you! September 23, 2016 Blast Email - September 2016
The CBA comments on the judicial discipline process September 22, 2016 The CBA brought together a team of lawyers with experience in the judicial discipline process and other professional discipline matters, including the chair of the Ethics Committee, to comment on the proposals. Their letter builds on a 2014 submission to the Canadian Judicial Council on the topic.
CBA President's Statement on the Death of Paule Gauthier, P.C., O.C., O.Q., Q.C. September 21, 2016 The CBA is saddened by the passing of Paule Gauthier, P.C., O.C., O.Q., Q.C on September 21. She served the Canadian legal profession, her country, and our Association well during her long and distinguished career.