Press Releases & Statements

To mark International Women’s Day today, the Canadian Bar Association is releasing Pay Equity in the Legal Profession, a report outlining the results of a roundtable held by the CBA Women Lawyers Forum in 2021. The goal of the roundtable was to gather qualitative data on Canadian lawyers’ experiences, perceptions, and opinions about gender and pay equity in the legal profession.

Lawyers in the CBA Immigration Law Section are spearheading an initiative to provide services, without charge, to individuals affected by the crisis in Ukraine who wish to come to Canada.

The Canadian Bar Association is deeply troubled about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ordered by President Vladimir Putin.

In light of the current blockades and occupations across Canada, the Canadian Bar Association reiterates the importance of the rule of law and the value of rights and freedoms as constitutional principles of Canadian democracy.

The Canadian Bar Association is pleased to announce that John Stefaniuk, the CBA Board member from Manitoba, has been elected to the position of Vice President for 2022-2023.

Ottawa, February 7, 2022 - Each year at its Annual General Meeting the Canadian Bar Association honours members of the legal profession whose contributions to the Association, the legal profession and the justice system mark them out as deserving of special recognition.

Johanne C. Bray Q.C. has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Bar Association, effective February 7, 2022.

To mark Human Rights Day today, the Canadian Bar Association introduced a comprehensive new guide to advise Canadian lawyers of the increasing importance and prevalence of Business and Human Rights Law in the country and globally. The CBA Business and Human Rights Guide is designed to help lawyers incorporate more BHR Law to their legal practice.

The Canadian Bar Association welcomes the re-appointment of The Honourable David Lametti as Minister of Justice and Attorney General.

On October 7th, the Canadian Bar Association sent an email to all its members to promote its Well-Being Hour.