How we operate

The national Board of Directors represents the diversity of Canada’s legal profession, from practice types to experience, skills and geography. All provinces and territories have a seat at the table.

The Board oversees the CBA’s finances, membership, engagement, advocacy, diversity and initiatives in consultation with CBA staff.

CBA Board members are elected by the current Board of Directors, branch presidents and national Section chairs. Each member serves a two-year term. Board member terms are staggered so only some of the Board changes each year.

Meet our Board of Directors

Four Board Committees – Finance, Governance and Equality, Policy and Audit – support decision-making, coordinate policy activities and engage CBA volunteers. Each Committee reports to the Board of Directors.

The Leadership Forum is convened at least once a year to ensure the input and voices of all regions and sectors are reflected in the CBA’s strategic direction.

CBA branches coordinate services for CBA members in their jurisdictions. They may determine their own governance structure, based on local needs and considerations.

There are 39 national CBA Sections (specialty groups) that represent common interests or focus on substantive areas of the law and the legal profession. Each is administered by a CBA Section executive.

Section executives identify and coordinate advocacy activities, professional development programs and subject matter experts to support their work.

The CBA’s foundations and corporations operate through CBA bylaws and regulations. Our policies guide our activities.