February

It’s easy to forget about the North. The population of the Northwest Territories is only 45,000, which is a tiny fraction of Canada’s 36 million.

The CBA’s Truth and Reconciliation Task Force delivered its final report to the Governance and Equality Committee on Jan. 31, for discussion there, as well as at the February meeting of the Board and the Leadership Forum held in conjunction with the AGM in Ottawa.

Check out the updated Succession Law Tables of Concordance

The CBA proposes deliverables it can act on and develop to advance the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

The Young Lawyers Section launches our own Social Media Policy!

Deep structural problems persist in how our justice system handles family disputes. We need to think seriously about a complete overhaul.

WHITEHORSE – February 15, 2019 – The Yukon Branch of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA-Yukon) is deeply saddened by the passing of tireless volunteer and branch leader Melissa Atkinson.

CBA News | February 2019

We are excited to share our recent initiatives and upcoming programs relating to Aboriginal law and hope you will get involved.

OTTAWA – In recognition of her significant contribution to the legal profession, the Canadian Bar Association and her years of public service and commitment to making Canada a more just society, The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin will be presented with the CBA President’s Award at the President’s Dinner on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in Ottawa.