CBA Public Statements February 15, 2003 Whereas the Executive Officers play an integral role in approving statements on matters of policy and public interest on behalf of the Canadian Bar Association
National Intellectual Property Section February 15, 2003 This Section of the National Sections Council of the Canadian Bar Association (the Association) shall be known as "The National Intellectual Property Section" (the Section).
Nunavut Branch February 15, 2003 Whereas CBA members resident in Nunavut are members of the Northwest Territories Branch (if they do not opt to be a member of another Branch), and are not served by a Branch in their own jurisdiction;
Location of 2008 Annual Meeting February 15, 2003 Whereas the Quebec Branch wishes to host the 2008 Annual Meeting
National Section By-Laws February 15, 2003 Whereas the Elder Law Section wishes to authorize participation by Section affiliates
Pro Bono Working Group Report February 15, 2003 Whereas the CBA has recognized that it is inherent in the professional responsibility of legal practitioners to voluntarily contribute an identifiable part of their time without charge or at substantially reduced rates: to establish or preserve the rights of disadvantaged individuals
National Privacy Law Section February 15, 2003 Whereas there is a developing privacy law regime in Canada which involves the interaction of federal, provincial and territorial legislation, in addition to international privacy laws
Employment Insurance Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits February 15, 2003 Whereas at the 1995 Mid-Winter Meeting in Charlottetown, CBA Council adopted a resolution urging the federal government to extend maternity and parental benefits under the Unemployment Insurance scheme or other appropriate legislation to self-employed individuals
Third Party Rights to Appeal Publication Bans February 15, 2003 Whereas the Criminal Code fails to provide for appeals by third parties affected by orders made by superior courts in the course of criminal proceedings