Join us for an exciting year ahead!

The Judges’ Section would like to welcome you to a new CBA year and update you on various activities and encourage you to get involved!

This year’s Section Executive Committee is a dedicated group of volunteer judges from all over the country and various jurisdictions, and we want to hear from you!

TIPS FOR MANAGING RESERVE JUDGMENTS

The Section is excited to announce the launch of a new Judges Member only resource “Tips for Managing Reserve Judgements”. Effectively and efficiently staying on top of reserve judgments is a challenge at all levels of court. Tips for Managing Reserve Judgments is a resource developed by the CBA Judges Section to provide guidance and direction for CBA member judges.

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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

• The Role of the Law and the Courts in Advancing Reconciliation – Join us on December 7 at 1:00 pm ET as the Honourable Paul Favel explores how laws, courts and government policy impacted Indigenous peoples and their relationship with Canada.

REGISTER NOW!

This judges-only webinar will be conducted in English and French with simultaneous interpretation. Unable to attend? Register today and gain access to an on-demand recording following the webcast.

STAY TUNED

• A “How To” webinar on the newly launched Tips for Managing Reserve Judgements Resource is planned for early 2023.
• Join us for informal opportunities to network, share ideas and ask questions about issues and hot topics – called “Under Reserve”! Each session will include a facilitator to lead discussion via Zoom Meeting. These programs are exclusively available (free) to CBA member judges and will be conducted in the language specified.

GET INVOLVED AND STAY INFORMED

• Keep checking the Madame Justice Project for new profiles! In partnership with the CBA Women Lawyers Forum, the project was established to celebrate diversity on the bench by showcasing advice and perspectives from women judges across Canada.
• We encourage you to share the Tips for Courtroom Management guide with colleagues as it’s a great resource. Other resources can be found on our webpage.
• Would you like to see your article published on under the Vox Judicia banner? Submit an article!
• Check out Judges Programming (for example Trauma-Informed Judging and Judging Virtually).

MEMBER RESOURCES

• CBA Child Rights Toolkit
• The Trauma-Informed Lawyer Podcast
• Truth and Reconciliation
• The Path: Your Journey Through Indigenous Canada
• COVID-19 Resource Hub
• Discounts on third-party products through CBA Advantage

Please contact us if you have questions, or if you would like to get involved in supporting the work of our Section. We would love to hear from you!

Best wishes,
Your 2022-2023 CBA Judges Section Executive Committee