Be part of the change with the CBA August 16, 2019 As a CBA member, you’re part of something big. Together, we can truly make an impact. That’s why engaging with your CBA colleagues is not only good for your career, it’s great for our profession.
Essay contest winner – 2019 Paul Smith Memorial Award August 16, 2019 Giancarlo Mignardi, a third-year JD student at Queen’s University, is the winner of the 2019 Paul Smith Memorial Award in the CBA’s Administrative Law section.
CBA statement on legal aid funding announcement August 12, 2019 The Canadian Bar Association welcomes today’s announcement of federal legal aid funding for refugees.
Vivene Salmon, LL.B. 2009, Named President of the Canadian Bar Association August 12, 2019 Vivene Salmon, LL.B. 2009, has become the first person of colour to be named President of the Canadian Bar Association. She will officially take over the role in September 2019.
Salmon to be CBA’s first racialized president, will highlight young lawyers during term July 24, 2019 Vivene Salmon, the incoming president of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA), is a young lawyer and the first racialized person to take on the role. She understands the impact a recession...
Out with the Old, in with the New July 11, 2019 Out with the Old, in with the New - July 2019 Blast Email
Call For Volunteer Trainers in East Africa July 11, 2019 CBA International Initiatives is seeking volunteers to be trainers for the Supporting Inclusive Resource Development in East Africa (SIRD) Advocates Training Program. This training program aims to equip a core group of lawyers in East Africa with knowledge and skills in natural resource management.
Call for Research Volunteers in East Africa July 11, 2019 The Supporting Inclusive Resource Development in East Africa (SIRD) project is looking to place three recent law graduates/junior lawyers in volunteer research positions for the month of September. The placements will occur in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
The CBA welcomes the nomination of Nicholas Kasirer to Canada’s highest court July 10, 2019 The Canadian Bar Association and CBA-Quebec welcome the nomination of Nicholas Kasirer, a longtime member of the Association, to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Spotlight on: #LegalAidMatters letter-writing campaign July 10, 2019 Lawyers, better than anyone, know that when you want to get a message across in a way that makes people pay attention, you write a letter.