Lawyers are in a unique position to see the practical impact of the law and to bring this important optic to the public discourse. Through its advocacy work, CBA members contribute an important perspective to law reform in Canada and internationally — the view of those in the trenches of the law, who know how it works on a day-to-day basis.

CBA brings a “rule of law” perspective to the public debate. Whether on behalf of the legal profession as a whole, or focusing on a specialized area of law, CBA’s mandate includes issues in the professional interest and the public interest.  Some recurring themes include:

• Independence of the legal profession and the judiciary
• Solicitor-client privilege
• Lawyers’ professional interests
• Access to justice
• Fairness in the legal system

CBA’s advocacy work takes many forms:

• Submissions to Government
• Court Interventions
• Policy Resolutions adopted by National Council

Read about our current initiatives:

• Professional Interest Initiatives
• Public Interest Initiatives
• Rule of Law in Pakistan

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L&LR Committee  The Legislation & Law Reform (L&LR) Committee is a Standing Committee of the CBA. Its primary mandate is to assist the CBA to pursue improvement in the law and the administration of justice. More on the L&LR Committee > Newsletter  Canadian Bar Advocacy, a publication of the L&LR Committee, offers updates on CBA advocacy efforts in the professional and public interest. Canadian Bar Advocacy – Vol. 5, 2010 (.pdf) >