Submissions and Resolutions

The CBA extends congratulations to the Prime Minister and looks forward to working with the new government to convey the perspective of the legal profession on issues of mutual interest.

Whereas the Canadian Bar Association’s Reaching Equal Justice report illustrates that only a multi-pronged approach to making justice a reality for everyone in Canada can address the current access to justice problem;

WHEREAS independence of the judiciary is a fundamental principle of Canada’s justice system and an essential feature of the rule of law

WHEREAS the CBA established the International Development Committee as a committee dedicated to the development of fair justice systems throughout the world

The CBA responds to Federal Court consultation document about Limited Scope Representation at the Federal Courts, noting that Limited Scope Representation can be one way to improve access to justice.

WHEREAS the Millennium Development Goals adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2000 as the framework for sustainable development will conclude in 2015, and the international community is now debating a new global framework for sustainable development to replace the Millennium Development Goals to operate from 2015 to 2030

Resolution 14-09-A

The CBA finds the Federation of Law Societies of Canada’s proposed professional conduct rules to address Short-Term Limited Legal Services lack adequate structure and clarity and, when followed, will not satisfy lawyers’ conflict issues.

WHEREAS the Access to Justice Committee was created in 2011 with a mandate to coordinate and integrate CBA activities to improve and promote access to justice for the poor and middle class in Canada

WHEREAS linguistic duality is a fundamental value in Canada