Statement from CBA President Steeves Bujold on the work done by the Gender Diversity Advisory Group August 30, 2023 This week marks the last week of my term as CBA President. As a proud member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, one of my priorities was to address the inequalities and discrimination experienced by members of my community, and more specifically by trans, non-binary and gender diverse people in Canada.
Statement from CBA President Steeves Bujold on the Independent Advisory Board to help select the next Supreme Court Justice August 11, 2023 The Canadian Bar Association welcomes the announcement that its nominee, Bianca Kratt, K.C., has been appointed to the Independent Advisory Board for Supreme Court of Canada Judicial Appointments.
Statement from CBA President Steeves Bujold on the Israeli judicial reform August 02, 2023 The Canadian Bar Association is concerned about the recent changes to the judicial system in Israel.
Statement from CBA President Steeves Bujold on Emancipation Day August 01, 2023 Today marks Emancipation Day in Canada. On this date 189 years ago, the Slavery Abolition Act, an Act of British Parliament, came into effect officially abolishing slavery in most of the British Empire, including what is now Canada.
Statement from CBA President Steeves Bujold on the appointment of Arif Virani as Justice Minister July 26, 2023 The Canadian Bar Association welcomes the appointment of The Honourable Arif Virani as Minister of Justice and Attorney General.
CBA announces 2023 Awards of Excellence honorees June 21, 2023 Each year, the Canadian Bar Association honours members of the legal profession whose contributions to the Association, the legal profession and the justice system sets them apart as deserving of special recognition.
Statement from CBA President Steeves Bujold on Policy 713 in New Brunswick June 15, 2023 The CBA is concerned by recent changes to Policy 713 in New Brunswick, a policy meant to ensure schools create inclusive, gender-affirming safe spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ students.
Statement from CBA President Steeves Bujold on the death of the Honourable Louis LeBel June 12, 2023 The Canadian Bar Association is saddened by the passing of the Honourable Louis LeBel on June 8, 2023.
Amitpal C. Singh awarded the 2023-2024 Viscount Bennett Fellowship June 05, 2023 The Canadian Bar Association’s Fellowship Committee has selected Amitpal C. Singh to receive the 2023-2024 Viscount Bennett Fellowship for his graduate legal studies.
Statement from CBA President Steeves Bujold following the IBA Council meeting in Helsinki May 29, 2023 On May 27, the International Bar Association (IBA) Council unanimously adopted a resolution on the creation of a special international criminal tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.