February

The latest edition of the Canadian Bar Review online is a special issue that pays homage to the Honorable Justice Louis LeBel, featuring papers presented at a 2015 colloquium hosted by ABC-Québec.

With the launch of the government’s new feminist international assistance policy, the CBA is well positioned to bring its experience and knowledge to support the poorest and most vulnerable by addressing the root causes of inequality.

There will only be three resolutions at this year’s Annual Meeting – and we might not get to two of them. The top priority will be Resolution #1, the bylaw package.

CBA Council and the CBA Legal Conference used to be a days-long extravaganza of meetings and PD sessions and keynote speakers and entertainment. This year’s AGM is a no-nonsense 2 ½ hour business meeting that members can attend in person and virtually.

Later this summer, the CBA’s National Task Force on Class Actions will be consulting the profession on a proposed case management protocol, including updates to the current notice protocol.

On July 5, the CBA sent a letter to the Justice Minister expressing support for a mechanism that ensures adequate ongoing funding of the courts.

The Construction & Infrastructure Law Section congratulates Marcia J. Oliver of Advocates LLP and Stephanie Hickman of Cox & Palmer on their recent induction as Fellows of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers.

Letter to government about regional representation on the SCC.

The legal history behind our story

Less than a year after the Supreme Court of Canada rolled a live grenade into the nation’s courtrooms with its ruling on R v. Jordan — someone asked Eric Gottardi what he thought the long-term fallout from the decision would be.