2024

WHEREAS the culture of dispute resolution has changed across Canada to support more outside of court options for separating families

WHEREAS legislation has been proposed in the Russian State Duma (Parliament) that would target lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Russians, their friends, families and neighbours and anyone else perceived to be promoting homosexuality or otherwise sympathetic to homosexuals, whether they are inside or outside of Russia

WHEREAS certain tax disputes are under the Tax Court of Canada’s exclusive jurisdiction and others are under the Federal Court’s exclusive jurisdiction, resulting in a multiplicity of venues, procedures and deadlines for challenging actions undertaken and decisions made by the Minister of National Revenue

WHEREAS the National Labour and Employment Law Section wishes to benefit from the experience and continued involvement of past Section chairs

WHEREAS the Small, Solo and General Practice Forum wishes to enhance communications to its members

WHEREAS the Pro Bono Committee was created in 2003, with a mandate to promote and facilitate pro bono service in the legal profession

WHEREAS Canadians need basic knowledge to make informed decisions about financial saving, investing and spending

WHEREAS the Canadian Bar Association has urged the federal government to undertake a comprehensive revision of the Privacy Act but the federal government has not taken steps to modernize the Privacy Act

Whereas attendance at the annual meeting of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Conference (SOGIC) is a barrier to participation in the election process for many members of the SOGIC executive

Whereas the National Citizenship and Immigration Law Section wishes to change its name to better reflect the law practiced by its members