CBA comments on Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act as part of Bill C-43 November 21, 2014 In November 2014, CBA responded to measures in Bill C-43 - Economic Action Plan 2014 Act, No. 2 enacting the Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act.
Public consultation on Phase 4 monitoring of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention November 12, 2014 Phase 4 of country-monitoring is focused more on detection, enforcement, and corporate liability, and other major topics relevant to adequate implementation of the Convention's obligations.
Public consultation on Phase 4 monitoring of the November 12, 2014 Phase 4 of country-monitoring is focused more on detection, enforcement, and corporate liability, and other major topics relevant to adequate implementation of the Convention's obligations.
The CBA urges redraft of Bill C-2, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Respect for Communities Act) November 10, 2014 The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) says that clear criteria for safe injection sites are a good idea but Bill C-2, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act amendments, would instead create almost insurmountable barriers to establishing or maintaining those sites.
The CBA calls for “safety valve” for mandatory minimum sentences in R. v Nur at Supreme Court of Canada November 07, 2014 In its intervention before the Supreme Court of Canada in the appeal of R. v. Nur, the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) argues that judges should be able to consider less extreme measures than mandatory minimum sentences (MMS), and calls for the implementation of a so-called “safety valve.”
The CBA calls Victims Bill of Rights Act an important step for victims of crime November 06, 2014 The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) welcomes Bill C-32, Victims Bill of Rights Act, calling it an important step for victims of crime.
Marie Christine Kirouack of Montreal wins LPAC’s 2014 award of excellence October 31, 2014 Marie Christine Kirouack, Executive Director of Quebec’s Programme d’aide aux membres du Barreau du Québec (PAMBA) is the 2014 winner of the Canadian Bar Association
The CBA warns of possible constitutional shortcomings in Bill C-36 October 29, 2014 The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) cautions that Bill C-36, Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act, introduced by the federal government in response to the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Canada (Attorney General) v. Bedford, may fall short on constitutional grounds.
National Competition Law Section: Message from the Chair October 20, 2014 A message from the Chair of the National Competition Law Section, Jay Holsten.
Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope 2014 – Congrats British Columbia Women Lawyers Forum! September 16, 2014 On September 7, 2014, a team of women lawyers from Vancouver took part to the Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope. Together, we raised $6,359.84, making us the fourth top fundraiser in Vancouver and the 49th in Canada.