AT THE LEADING EDGE IN CRIMINAL LAW

The CBA Criminal Justice Section monitors and evaluates:

• Federal and provincial legislation creating offences and crimes
• Criminal courts in Canada, including their establishment, jurisdiction, procedures and organizational structure
• Practice of lawyers before criminal courts in Canada
• Other matters related to administration of the criminal justice system

Our Section liaises regularly with:

• Department of Justice Canada
• Federation of Law Societies
• International Criminal Bar
• National Associations Active in Criminal Justice
• Steering Committee on Justice Efficiencies
• Uniform Law Conference of Canada

Our Committees

Would you like to contribute and network with other legal professionals in the field? Send an email to cbacriminal@cba.org to join one of our committees:

• Legislation and Law Reform Committee
• Professional Development
• Committee on Imprisonment and Release

Get Involved

There are many other ways to get involved:

• Submit an article  
• Contribute to our submissions
• Attend our events and professional development opportunities
• Attend the annual CBA Criminal Justice Conference
• Nominate someone for a CBA award

Stay Informed

• Read our latest news
• Access our submissions and resolutions
• Learn about the International Criminal Bar
• Upgrade your skills with the CBA Skilled Lawyer Series
• Visit CBA PracticeLink for practice tips and resources

Questions? Feel free to contact us!

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