Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Times of Crisis April 17, 2020 Today is Law Day – marking the 38th anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the repatriation of the Canadian Constitution. It is an occasion for the public to learn about the law, the legal profession and the legal institutions that form the cornerstones of Canadian democracy.
Canadian Bar Association announces 2020 award honorees February 20, 2020 OTTAWA – Each year the Canadian Bar Association presents a number of awards honoring some of the brightest lights of the legal profession, people who have contributed measurably to the Association, the justice system and the legal profession.
CBA Immigration lawyers offer assistance to victims of Iran tragedy January 22, 2020 OTTAWA – On Jan. 8 Iran shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet, killing all those on board, including 57 Canadian citizens and another 29 permanent residents. Their families are now left looking for answers – and often needing legal assistance.
CBA statement on re-appointment of David Lametti as Justice Minister November 20, 2019 The Canadian Bar Association welcomes the re-appointment of The Honourable David Lametti to the Justice portfolio. We look forward to renewing our relationship with Minister Lametti, and working with him and his cabinet colleagues as the new government embarks on its legislative agenda.
CBA President’s statement on the death of Thomas G. Heintzman, O.C., Q.C., FCIArb October 25, 2019 The Canadian Bar Association is saddened by the passing of Thomas G. Heintzman, O.C., Q.C., FCIArb, on Oct. 24, 2019. He served the Canadian legal profession, his country and our Association well during his long and distinguished career.
CBA’s Truth and Reconciliation website pays homage to Indigenous artists September 13, 2019 Both functional and beautiful, a new microsite from the Canadian Bar Association is a resource for lawyers and others on Truth and Reconciliation, as well as a showcase for work by Indigenous artists.
Eight legal research initiatives receive 2019 Law for the Future Fund grants September 13, 2019 he Canadian Bar Association’s Law for the Future Fund has announced grants totalling more than $190,000 this year going to a total of eight initiatives involving everything from legal literacy to an examination of who in Canada is stateless, and why.
Make legal aid matter in federal election campaign September 11, 2019 OTTAWA – With today’s official start of the October federal election campaign, politicians of all stripes are on the campaign trail touting the message that a vote for their parties will improve the lives of Canadians. The Canadian Bar Association believes that this is an excellent opportunity for the parties to show how they would take leadership on the issue of legal aid.
Vivene Salmon is the new CBA President September 03, 2019 OTTAWA – Vivene Salmon of Toronto began her year-long tenure as CBA President on Sept. 1, 2019. Salmon is the 123-year-old Association’s first president of colour, and only the second president from the in-house counsel community. She takes over from Raymond Adlington of Halifax. Brad Regehr of Manitoba takes over as Vice-President.
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.