2024

The Canadian International Lawyer Journal Volume 11, No. 1, is now available online.

The cutting edge of legal technology innovation will be on display at the CBA Legal Conference this summer in Ottawa. Five legal startups will get to pitch their ideas in front of a panel of judges and a live audience, vying for a two-week internship at LegalX in Toronto.

The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld the decision by the Law Society of Upper Canada not to accredit TWU.

The CBA is in the midst of ongoing discussions with Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada regarding suggested changes in use of Designated Representatives (DR) for children and vulnerable persons.

The CBA is delighted that the government has started to fill the vacancies on the courts. The unfilled vacancies have created some delays and other problems for Canadians seeking justice.

The CBA has responded to the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s discussion paper on data breach notification and reporting regulations under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

From the pre-breakfast smoothie social to networking dinners to the late-night bash, this year’s CBA Legal Conference, Aug. 12-14 in Ottawa, gives young lawyers plenty of opportunities to get to know their peers from across the country.

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Legal aid provides access to justice for Canadians who cannot afford to pay for legal services. The CBA has a long history of unwavering support for a legal aid system for essential criminal matters.

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