News

In the spirit of National Volunteer Week which took place April 15-21, CBA National magazine profiled outstanding CBA members who have made a difference. 

We’re looking for enthusiastic, engaged and diverse members to sit on Board committees and sub-committees this year. Find out how you can apply.

We’re still building our database of volunteers for the SIRD project in East Africa. If you have expertise in the extractive sector, or working on human rights issues, you might be just what we’re looking for. Find out more about the project and what opportunities are coming up.

In 1993 the CBA published a groundbreaking report on equality – or the lack thereof – in the legal profession that still resonates 25 years later. We look at the legacy of Touchstones, and the lessons learned.

Kelly McLaughlin, a CBA member from the Northwest Territories, participated in the November regional forum, and shares some of her thoughts about it.

The Barreau du Québec issues recommendations.

Announcements and cross country roundup - January 2018

The CBA’s Child Rights Committee has some ideas for what you can do to improve the rights of all Canadian children on Nov. 20 – National Child Day – and every other day of the year.

The Department of Canadian Heritage is now seeking applications from persons willing to serve as members of one of the two independent expert panels for the CCP – one for official language rights and one for human rights.

Women Lawyers Forum Cross Country Roundup - September 2017