September

CBA activities this year have put a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, and nowhere is that more apparent than in a PD session coming up next month.

In recognition of her dedication to raising awareness on mental health and wellness issues throughout her legal career, the CBA is awarding Madam Justice Michele H. Hollins, Q.C. the 2019 CBA Wellness Subcommittee Award of Excellence.

The CBA has a long tradition of working for a fair, formal process for the appointment of judges in Canada. The integrity of that process is critical, to ensure public confidence in the courts.

As we debate the merits of opening the legal profession to non-lawyers, the experience with immigration consultants offers a case study of the perils and pitfalls that can lie ahead.

Access to justice is a key and ongoing priority for the Canadian Bar Association, so that was our primary focus when looking at this year’s federal budget.

Blast Email - March 2019

Blast Email March 2019

March 2019 Blast Email

The SCC’s recent Jarvis ruling will have broad effects, particularly in the grey areas, on the use of surveillance technology.

The CBA’s podcast channel, the Every Lawyer, has a number of podcasts aimed directly at lawyers in small and solo practices. Read on to see what’s new specifically for you, and while you’re there, check out our other podcasts, including CBA President Ray Adlington’s own series Conversations with the President: Raising the Bar on Inclusion.