Mock trial explores non-consensual distribution of intimate images at Ottawa Law Day 2017 April 18, 2017 About 300 Ottawa high school students will attend a mock trial exploring the non-consensual distribution of intimate images (section 162.1 of the Criminal Code) as part of the Canadian Bar Association’s Law Day 2017 activities in Ottawa.
Governor in Council (GIC) Appointments April 13, 2017 The selection process to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC), the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) and the Canadian Development Investment Corporation (CDEV) is underway.
CBA President René Basque on court delays and the effects of Jordan April 11, 2017 Statement from the President of the Canadian Bar Association, René Basque on court delays and the effects of the Jordan decision.
Law students: Enter a CBA CONNECT Essay Contest today! April 11, 2017 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. Read on for details.
Sections & Forums News: Calls for nominations April 11, 2017 Nominations are still being accepted for the National Sections Council Award of Excellence, the Cecilia I. Johnstone Award, and the Honourable Walter S. Tarnopolsky Award. Read on for details.
IBA Survey – Why do women leave the profession? April 11, 2017 The International Bar Association is looking for lawyers to participate in a survey that is trying to get to the bottom of why women everywhere are leaving the profession. Men and women both are being invited to weigh in.
Law in the news on nationalmagazine.ca April 11, 2017 CBA National covers the latest trends and developments affecting the legal profession and the practice of law, as well as the latest news regarding the association and its activities. Read on for some recent highlights.
Security screening now part of your day in federal or tax court April 11, 2017 The Courts Administration Services announced new screening protocols for lawyers and others coming into the Federal Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada and the Tax Court of Canada.
What’s New with CBA International Initiatives? April 11, 2017 A new five-year project begins in East Africa; the CBA Young Lawyers International Program wraps another successful year; the National Legislative Project in Vietnam is coming to the end of Phase 2; and in Ukraine we’re entering Phase 2 of an agreement to provide technical support to a legal aid project.
Successful parenting toolkit coming this spring April 11, 2017 The CBA National Family Law Section has gathered a number of on- and off-line resources into a toolkit that will help lawyers better help clients who are trying to remain good parents while navigating their way through separation and divorce. Read on for details.