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 launch
- Visit CBA PracticeLink launch for practice tips and resources
Questions? Feel free to contact us!
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