SPOTLIGHT LAW FOR THE FUTURE FUND GRANTS
Each year the Law for the Future Fund grants thousands of dollars to support research projects of national interest. Diversity and access to justice initiatives received the bulk of this year’s funding.
ADVOCACY
CBA INFLUENCE
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. Interested in chairing the Canadian Race Relations Foundation? How about serving as Commissioner of Competition? Think you’re ready for a seat on the federal bench? Well step right up – those positions and more are open, all you need to do is apply. Check out federal appointment opportunities and open positions on the bench. The government considers bilingual proficiency and diversity in filling these positions. Are they looking for you? Look here for provincial and territorial opportunities.
GOVERNANCE
DISPATCHES FROM THE PRESIDENT
It’s the where, when, why, what and how of – guess who! – CBA President Ray Adlington’s year. If you’re interested in what he’s saying – and what people are saying about him – or where he’s going to be next, check out www.cba.org/dispatches.
News
MORTGAGE INSTRUCTIONS TOOLKIT UPDATE
The CBA Real Property Section has once again updated its Mortgage Instructions Toolkit, with new chapters on lender intermediaries, property taxes, reporting, requests for funds, signing of borrowers, and more. Check out the toolkit on our Practice Tools page.
CALLING FOR HERO AND ALLY NOMINATIONS
The CBA Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Community is accepting nominations for its Hero and Ally Awards, which recognize excellence within the Canadian legal profession in advancing the cause of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and two-spirited people. The awards will be presented at the CBA President’s Dinner on Feb. 12, 2019. Deadline is Dec. 3, 2018. Visit the Ally Award and Hero Awardwebpages for details.
CBA VISCOUNT BENNETT FELLOWSHIP DEADLINE APPROACHES
Law school graduates who are planning to pursue post-grad studies in law are invited to apply for the $25,000 Viscount Bennett Fellowship, established to encourage a high standard of legal education, training and ethics. The deadline for application is Nov. 15. Check the web page for more details.
WHERE IN THE (SOCIAL MEDIA) WORLD IS THE CBA?
While cba.org remains the ne plus ultra of CBA information, we’re also easily found on some of your favourite social media channels. Check us out.
Professional Development
CBA ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND PRIVACY LAW SYMPOSIUM
This year’s Access to Information and Privacy Law symposium will look at national and international developments in the sector, explore whether data is the “new oil” and what that might mean, and solicitor-client privilege in freedom of information requests – and that’s just for starters. Check out the conference website to see what else is happening, and how to register.
UPCOMING CONFERENCES AND WEBINARS
Does your Section have a conference this fall? Looking for a way to fill some CLE hours? Here’s a list of upcoming conferences and webinars.