SPOTLIGHT ON CONSTITUTIONAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS

The CBA Constitutional and Human Rights Law Section’s mandate covers:

• Constitutional issues, including the division of legislative powers
• Judicial review of the Constitution
• Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
• Human rights codes
• International human rights law

We liaise regularly with:

• American Bar Association
• Department of Justice Canada

Our Committees

Would you like to contribute and network with other legal professionals in the field? Send an email to cbaconstitutional@cba.org to join one of our committees. They include:

• Law Reform Committee
• Young Lawyers and Student Engagement Committee

Our Section members also provide input to the CBA Federal Courts Bench and Bar Liaison Committee.  

Get Involved

There are many other ways to get involved:

• Submit an article  
• Contribute to our submissions  
• Attend our events and professional development opportunities  
• Participate in our special projects and activities  
• Contribute to our case law summaries (see Articles)  
• Nominate someone for a CBA award 

Stay Informed

• Read our latest news
• Access our submissions and resolutions
• Read our constitutional and human rights law case summaries (see Articles).  
• Upgrade your skills with the CBA Skilled Lawyer Series  
• Visit CBA PracticeLink for practice tips and resources  

Questions? Feel free to contact us!

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