Proposed National Benchmarks for Public Legal Assistance Services August 24, 2016 A joint Working Group of the CBA and the Association of Legal Aid Plans of Canada (ALAP) collaborated to formulate and propose national legal aid benchmarks for Canada. After much consultation and discussion, we have now completed that work.
The CBA's Pro Bono Committee is proud to introduce the first recipient of our new Volunteer in Profile (VIP) Award, Hugh Wright. June 01, 2016 The CBA's Pro Bono Committee is proud to introduce the first recipient of our new Volunteer in Profile Award, Hugh Wright.
Nominate Someone for the Pro Bono & Legal Aid Awards May 26, 2016 Do you know someone who deserves recognition? Send in your nomination!
The CBA announces the newest Legal Aid Leader Award Winner: Jeannette Savoie May 18, 2016 Ms. Savoie is a staff lawyer with the Legal Services Board in the Northwest Territories at their Community Legal Aid Clinic in Yellowknife.
Establish a Pro Bono Legal Clinic in Your Community February 19, 2016 An article on access to justice hosted on Slaw.
Deborah Templer of Toronto wins the CBA Young Lawyers 2015 Pro Bono Award February 20, 2015 The Canadian Bar Association has named Deborah Templer, a partner at Gowlings in Toronto, the winner of the 2015 Young Lawyers Pro Bono Award.
The CBA’s Envisioning Equal Justice Summit takes place April 25-27 in Vancouver April 18, 2013 A new, shared vision of equal justice as well as practical strategies for achieving that vision will be the focus of the CBA’s Envisioning Equal Justice Summit in Vancouver, April 25-27.