Amendments to Canada Labour Code Part III (Standard Hours, Wages, Vacations and Holidays) now in force June 30, 2014 Some amendments to Part III of the Canada Labour Code in the Jobs and Growth Act, 2012 came into effect on April 1, 2014.
Message from the Canadian Bar Association President June 30, 2014 For this issue of Vox Judicia, which is focused on wellness in the profession, CBA President Fred Headon talks about a new partnership between the Legal Profession Assistance Conference, Bell Canada and the Mood Disorder Society of Canada…
Message from the Co-Chair June 30, 2014 William H. Goodridge of the Supreme Court of NFL, 2nd Co-Chair, takes a look at some of the work the Judges’ Forum has done this year, and invites members to participate in the judges’ program at the CBA Legal Conference in St. John’s…
The CBA calls for improvements to appointment process to SCC June 27, 2014 The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) says reform is needed to improve the selection process of justices to the Supreme Court of Canada
Young Lawyers – Across the Country: Northwest Territories June 26, 2014 The Northwest Territories is a vast land with a small, tightly-knit bar. The limited availability of lawyers in the North provides a huge opportunity to lawyers starting off their career.
Media Advisory: CBA to call for improvements to appointment process to SCC June 26, 2014 The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) says reform is needed to improve the selection process of justices to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Young Lawyers - Pro Bono Across the Country: Alberta North June 23, 2014 Christopher Samuel, past Co-Chair of the CBA Junior Lawyers’ Section, is a great example of someone who constantly gives back to both the legal and wider community.
Young Lawyers – Across the Country: Alberta June 18, 2014 The Junior Lawyers Section focuses on the development and enhancement of legal skills, the sharing of practice management tips and tools, and providing venues for social networking.
Young Lawyers - Pro Bono Across the Country: Prince Edward Island June 18, 2014 The PEI Young Lawyer's division of the Canadian Bar Association is proud to recognize one our members, Patti Wheatley, for her interests in pro bono initiatives and policies within our province.
Young Lawyers - Pro Bono Across the Country: Manitoba June 16, 2014 In addition to its charitable efforts with the United Way of Winnipeg, the Young Lawyers Section has worked with the Winnipeg Legal Help Centre.