CBA News | November 2016

SPOTLIGHT ON CHANGES AT THE CBA

The CBA, in cooperation with the Association of Legal Aid Plans of Canada, has developed six aspirational legal aid benchmarks aimed at providing guiding principles to achieve the goal of a national system of public legal assistance. So what comes next?

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SAY HELLO TO THE AGM

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.

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CBA Influence

In case you missed it – Check out the latest issue of CBA Influence, a monthly newsletter with blog posts about CBA initiatives, submissions, interventions and comments on public policy. Combined with Focus on Parliament, with links to information about government legislative, regulatory and policy changes, this newsletter provides a 360-degree look at both our current advocacy work, and opportunities for the CBA to get involved.

CBA STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF JUSTICE MALCOLM ROWE TO THE SCC

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.

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JPS ON AUDIT INQUIRIES

Updates to the JPS on Audit Inquiries come into effect December 1, 2016. Are you ready? The CBA has prepared FAQs and a flowchart to explain the changes to the JPS communication protocols. You can find webinars and other resources outlining the impact of the changes on the profession on the CBA JPS website.

GET ACQUAINTED WITH CONNEXIONS

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.

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WHAT’S NEW WITH CBA INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVES?

Canadian lawyers are helping support Vietnam’s new law-making process; young lawyers are plugging away at placements around the world; and CBA bids farewell to project director Jennifer Khor.

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SECTION NEWS

COMMITTEE WORK ESSENTIAL TO COMPETITION LAW SECTION’S SUCCESS

The Competition Law Section is one of the CBA’s most active sections, with two annual conferences, a journal, regular brown-bag PD sessions and a strong outreach to young lawyers. What’s the Section’s secret? Good old committee work, says Chair Rod Frank.

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – FOUNDERS’ AWARD

The Immigration Law Section is accepting nominations for its Founders’ Award. This award recognizes an exceptional law student or junior lawyer and a future leader of our Section. The successful candidate will be recognized at our National Immigration Law Conference in June 2017. If you, or someone you know, should be nominated for the Founders’ Award, please apply before November 30, 2016. The successful candidate must be willing to prepare a paper of 2,500-5,000 words for the Conference if selected. The paper should focus on a broad, timely topic related to immigration, citizenship or refugee law. Visit the Section webpage for more information on how to apply and for eligibility criteria.

LAW STUDENTS: ENTER A CBA ESSAY CONTEST TODAY!

The Canadian Bar Association’s Essay Contests can help you build your profile within the legal community, connect with senior members of the bar, and hone your research and writing skills. And for the best submissions, we are awarding $250 - $2,500 in cash prizes – enter today for your chance to win!

FALL CONFERENCES

The Administrative and Labour and Employment Law Sections are meeting up in Ottawa this fall for a conference titled Evolution, Revolution, Devolution? Sounds exciting. We have a sneak preview of next year’s CCCA conference. Read on for information about these and other fall conferences.

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