Law students: Enter a CBA Connect Essay Contest today! February 08, 2017 Feeling an itch to write for something more than a good grade? Several CBA National Sections are running essay contests offering a range of prizes.
CBAII update: SAJECA project comes to a successful conclusion February 08, 2017 CBA International Initiatives’ four-year project in East Africa has come to an end. Read on for a report of the kind of work carried out under the project, and what our volunteers were able to achieve in the total of 1,555 volunteer days they contributed.
Privacy and illegal strip-searches in the latest issue of The Canadian Bar Review online February 08, 2017 Looking for something new to read? A new issue of The Canadian Bar Review is now online. Check out articles on what’s at stake in the upcoming Equustek v. Google decision, and where we are on strip-searching, and much more.
Meet the new Acting Director of CBA International Initiatives February 08, 2017 Get to know a bit about Jennifer Johnson, who comes to CBA International Initiatives after a long and varied career in international development.
Statement from the President on the reinstatement of the Court Challenges Program February 07, 2017 The Canadian Bar Association is delighted that the Court Challenges Program has been reinstated.
Committee hears from CBA on Security of Canadians Information Sharing Act February 01, 2017 On behalf of the CBA, David Elder appeared before Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics on the Security of Canadians Information Sharing Act.
CBA statement on the United States' executive order on foreign entry January 30, 2017 Canadian Bar Association President René Basque issued the following statement on the implications of US Executive Order on protecting the nation from foreign terrorist entry into the US.
Canada's largest legal CPD event live online January 26, 2017 This year, the CBA's Ontario Branch will again host Canada's largest legal CPD event from February 7-11, 2017. OBA's Institute will feature over 30 accredited CPD programs drawing expertise from Canada's leading legal minds.
CBA statement on the recent appointments to the JACs January 25, 2017 Statement by René Basque, President of the Canadian Bar Association, on the recent appointments to the Judicial Advisory Committees.
Apply to join the new CBA board of directors January 24, 2017 We’re creating a board that reflects the diversity of the legal profession, including a mix of practice types, experience, skills, geography and more.