Recommended Amendments to Bill C-22 November 23, 2016 The CBA appeared before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security to offer its views on Bill C-22, National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians.
Government of Canada announces judicial appointments and reforms appointments process to increase op November 21, 2016 Government of Canada
Your service experience is your brand November 16, 2016 When you’re not Ford or General Foods, chances are pretty good you don’t spend a lot of time thinking about your brand. But even small and sole practices should pay attention to how they’re perceived by the general public – it’s good for business. Joseph Donia gives you a few ideas about how looking after your brand can help you keep clients happy.
Amendments needed re Medical Assistance in Dying November 15, 2016 In a letter dated Nov. 3, 2016 to Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould and Health Minister Jane Philpott, the CBA is offering its assistance on further legislative amendments to permit medical assistance in dying.
Doron Gold Wins 2016 CBA Wellness Award November 14, 2016 Registered Social Worker, Certified Professional Coach, psychotherapist and staff clinician at Toronto’s Homewood Health, Doron Gold is the winner of the 2016 CBA Wellness Award.
What’s new with CBA International Initiatives? November 07, 2016 Canadian lawyers are helping support Vietnam’s new law-making process; young lawyers are plugging away at placements around the world; and CBAII bids farewell to project director Jennifer Khor.
Get Acquainted With Connexions November 07, 2016 Launched as a pilot project in six jurisdictions this fall, Connexions is a program that matches new young lawyer members with a peer – also known as a “CBA Connector” – in their area. Connectors help new young lawyer members navigate their way through the CBA in order to get the most out of their membership.
CBA Statement on the Nomination of Justice Malcolm Rowe to the SCC November 07, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association greets the announcement of the nomination of Justice Malcolm Rowe of the Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Say hello to the AGM November 07, 2016 As you remember, CBA Council voted at its meeting in August to dissolve itself. What comes next? We’re still working out the details, but for now the 2017 CBA Legal Conference has been cancelled and we’re making plans for an annual general meeting.