2017 Resolutions July 12, 2017 There will only be three resolutions at this year’s Annual Meeting – and we might not get to two of them. The top priority will be Resolution #1, the bylaw package.
Spotlight on the Annual Meeting July 12, 2017 CBA Council and the CBA Legal Conference used to be a days-long extravaganza of meetings and PD sessions and keynote speakers and entertainment. This year’s AGM is a no-nonsense 2 ½ hour business meeting that members can attend in person and virtually.
Class action task force consultation July 12, 2017 Later this summer, the CBA’s National Task Force on Class Actions will be consulting the profession on a proposed case management protocol, including updates to the current notice protocol.
The CBA on court funding and judicial independence July 07, 2017 On July 5, the CBA sent a letter to the Justice Minister expressing support for a mechanism that ensures adequate ongoing funding of the courts.
Member Achievements of the Month June 30, 2017 The Construction & Infrastructure Law Section congratulates Marcia J. Oliver of Advocates LLP and Stephanie Hickman of Cox & Palmer on their recent induction as Fellows of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers.
CBA letter on upcoming SCC vacancy June 30, 2017 Letter to government about regional representation on the SCC.
Will the Jordan ruling speed up reform of our justice system? June 20, 2017 Less than a year after the Supreme Court of Canada rolled a live grenade into the nation’s courtrooms with its ruling on R v. Jordan — someone asked Eric Gottardi what he thought the long-term fallout from the decision would be.
Call for Nominations - CBA National Competition Law Section Committee Chairs & Vice-Chairs June 16, 2017 Call for Nominations - CBA National Competition Law Section Committee Chairs & Vice-Chairs
CBA comments on MAID Monitoring Regime June 16, 2017 In its letter to Health Canada, the CBA’s End-of-life working group offers comments in response to the proposed regulations for monitoring medical assistance in dying.