SPOTLIGHT ON ADVOCACY
Tamra Thomson’s been doing advocacy with the CBA for nearly 24 years, but in her new position of Executive Director of Advocacy she’ll also spend her time looking at the bigger picture, including encouraging more members to participate in the process. It’s not about change so much as evolution, she says.
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
MEET THE NEW CBA PRESIDENT
While you were off marking the end of summer on Labour Day Weekend, Ray Adlington quietly became the CBA’s new President, Vivene Salmon the new Vice-President, and six new members joined the Board of Directors. Read on for details.
BY THE BOARD: Q&A WITH RENÉ BASQUE
What does sitting on the CBA Board of Directors mean in real terms? We asked former President René Basque, whose term on the Board ended Aug. 31, about his experience.
News
CBA NATIONAL TURNS THE PAGE
After 42 years in print, CBA National magazine is moving to an all-new digital platform. Our last print edition was our Summer 2018 issue. In the coming months, we will be focusing on redesigning the existing digital publication, growing our online presence and stepping up our recruitment of op-ed contributors. More from Senior Editor Yves Faguy here.
SUPREME COURT OF CANADA AGENTS SURVEY
Agents have been a requirement for parties to an appeal or reference before the Supreme Court since the 1880s. At a time when all court filings were done by correspondence, it was helpful to have a lawyer with Ottawa know-how offering a helping hand. But can the cost be justified now that filings can be done electronically? As the court looks at evolving the role of agents, the CBA Supreme Court of Canada Liaison Committee would like to hear what members think. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – FOUNDERS’ AWARD
The CBA Immigration Law Section is accepting nominations for its Founders’ Award. This award recognizes an exceptional law student or junior lawyer and a future leader of our Section. Read on for more information.
BACK TO WORK TO-DO: TAP INTO CBA PRACTICE RESOURCES
Feeling recharged after summer vacation? Now’s a good time to plan your back to work to-do list to make the most of the months ahead. It’s also the perfect time to renew with us.
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.