CBA comments on Bill C-49 February 28, 2018 The CBA’s Air and Space Law Section submitted comments to the Senate Committee on Transportation and Communications on the proposed increase to foreign ownership limits of air carriers in Bill C-49, Transportation Modernization Act.
Competition Law Section update February 26, 2018 The CBA Competition Law Section is gearing up for spring. Members have our upcoming conference, brown bag/ roundtable sessions and many more activities to look forward to.
Will Trudeau's new legal framework go far enough to protect Indigenous rights? February 21, 2018 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has laid out plans for a new legal framework, which he says will guarantee that the legal rights of Indigenous people in Canada are respected.
Trudeau, Wilson-Raybould draw lawyers’ ire over remarks in wake of Stanley verdict February 21, 2018 A criminal-lawyers group is accusing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould of undermining the jury system through their remarks and actions after a not-guilty verdict in the Gerald Stanley trial in Battleford, Sask.
Spotlight on the 2018 AGM in Ottawa February 20, 2018 Speeches, reports, resolutions, presentations – all in a 2 1/2-hour business meeting with people on the ground in Ottawa and more taking part from hubs across the country.
Senator Murray Sinclair receives the 2018 CBA President’s Award February 16, 2018 The Canadian Bar Association is pleased to announce that Senator Murray Sinclair is the recipient of its 2018 President’s Award. The award recognizes his exceptional contribution to the legal profession and the public life of Canada.
Attend The Pitch on May 1 February 16, 2018 Get ahead of the legal innovation curve by joining us at The Pitch. Free for CBA members.