SPOTLIGHT ON THE TOUCHSTONES REPORT
In 1993 the CBA published a groundbreaking report on equality – or the lack thereof – in the legal profession that still resonates 25 years later. We look at the legacy of Touchstones, and the lessons learned.
ADVOCACY
Check out the latest issue of CBA Influence, a monthly newsletter about CBA initiatives, submissions, interventions and comments on public policy. This newsletter provides a 360-degree look at both our current advocacy work, and opportunities for the CBA to get involved.
HELP WANTED: LEADERS LIKE YOU
You’ve been honing your skills – in leadership, judgment, assessing complex legal issues. You want new challenges. Want to be Information Commissioner? Sit on an Immigration and Refugee Board – or maybe the Parole Board? How about a seat on the Federal Court bench? Well step right up – those positions and more are open, all you need to do is apply. Check out federal appointment opportunitiesand open positions on the bench. The government considers bilingual proficiency and diversity in filling these positions. Are they looking for you?
GOVERNANCE
USE YOUR VOICE: APPLY TO BE A BOARD MEMBER
Applications are now being accepted from those who’d like to be part of the CBA Board of Directors. Find out more about that process, as well as how to apply for Board committees and Section executives.
CBA SECTIONS AND INITIATIVES
WHAT’S NEW: SUPPORTING INCLUSIVE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT IN EAST AFRICA
We’re still building our database of volunteers for the SIRD project in East Africa. If you have expertise in the extractive sector, or working on human rights issues, you might be just what we’re looking for. Find out more about the project and what opportunities are coming up.
AIR AND SPACE LAW UPDATE
The CBA Air and Space Law Section and CBA-BC are presenting a webinar exploring the legal issues arising in transportation accidents. Find out more.
AWARDS DEADLINES
Walter S. Tarnopolsky was a renowned legal scholar, judge, and human rights advocate who was a pioneer in the development of human rights law and civil liberties in Canada. ICJ Canada awards this prize each year to a Canadian resident who has made an outstanding contribution to human rights. Do you have someone to nominate?
Nomination deadlines are also approaching for some of our other awards. See what’s coming up.
APPLY FOR A LAW FOR THE FUTURE FUND GRANT
The Canadian Bar Law for the Future Fund grants for innovative projects in the field of law. The deadline for submissions is May 1, 2018. Learn more about eligible projects and how to apply.
CCCA CONFERENCE
In honour of the CCCA’s 30th anniversary, we’ve joined forces with the 2018 In-House Counsel World Summit. The result? An exceptional national conference complete with a simultaneous global experience. It’s not too late to register.
UPCOMING CONFERENCES
In-person conference season kicks off in March. Check to see if there’s a conference coming up in your area of interest.
Editor: Kim Covert
Production: Rose Wilson