The CBA calls for “safety valve” for mandatory minimum sentences in R. v Nur at Supreme Court of Canada November 07, 2014 In its intervention before the Supreme Court of Canada in the appeal of R. v. Nur, the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) argues that judges should be able to consider less extreme measures than mandatory minimum sentences (MMS), and calls for the implementation of a so-called “safety valve.”
The CBA calls Victims Bill of Rights Act an important step for victims of crime November 06, 2014 The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) welcomes Bill C-32, Victims Bill of Rights Act, calling it an important step for victims of crime.
Marie Christine Kirouack of Montreal wins LPAC’s 2014 award of excellence October 31, 2014 Marie Christine Kirouack, Executive Director of Quebec’s Programme d’aide aux membres du Barreau du Québec (PAMBA) is the 2014 winner of the Canadian Bar Association
The CBA warns of possible constitutional shortcomings in Bill C-36 October 29, 2014 The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) cautions that Bill C-36, Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act, introduced by the federal government in response to the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Canada (Attorney General) v. Bedford, may fall short on constitutional grounds.
National Competition Law Section: Message from the Chair October 20, 2014 A message from the Chair of the National Competition Law Section, Jay Holsten.
Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope 2014 – Congrats British Columbia Women Lawyers Forum! September 16, 2014 On September 7, 2014, a team of women lawyers from Vancouver took part to the Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope. Together, we raised $6,359.84, making us the fourth top fundraiser in Vancouver and the 49th in Canada.
CBA membership in the National Associations Active in Criminal Justice September 15, 2014 Message from the National Associations Active in Criminal Justice representative, Mark Knox, Q.C. NAACJ Criminal Justice
The CBA Annual Competition Law Fall Conference September 11, 2014 The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) is holding its annual Competition Law Fall Conference at the Ottawa Convention Centre on September 18 and 19, 2014.
Ontario Bar Association – Highlights of 2013–14 activities for public-sector lawyers August 16, 2014 Abi Lewis gives a rundown on the OBA Public Sector Lawyers Section’s activities for the past year – including a reception for articling students; several PD sessions, including one that looked at the benefits of working abroad.
June Brown bag program: Insights on Public-Sector leadership August 16, 2014 Enhancing leadership in the public sector – not just at the top but throughout the system – is key to continuing to meet the ideals of public service excellence, Manitoba Deputy Minister of Justice, Donna Miller, Q.C., told a brown-bag lunch session…