Budget 2017: Contingency cases excluded May 11, 2017 The CBA has received confirmation that the Budget 2017 proposal to eliminate billed-basis accounting for income-tax purposes will not affect contingency fee arrangements. While we are encouraged by this news, we are continuing discussions with the government to understand the scope of and ramifications of the proposal.
Canadian International Lawyer Journal Volume 11, No. 2 May 05, 2017 The Canadian International Lawyer Journal Volume 11, No. 2, is now available online.
CBA Statement on Justice Ministers' Meeting April 28, 2017 CBA's reaction to the Justice Ministers' Meeting on April 28, 2017
Running to Help get Ottawa Youth Off the Streets April 26, 2017 On Friday, April 28, some 400 runners and walkers – including lawyers, judges, and the public – are expected to participate in the annual Law Day 5KM Fun Run & Walk at Ottawa City Hall’s Marion Dewar Plaza.
Budget 2017 and Impact on CBA Members April 21, 2017 Letter to CBA members from the CBA President, René Basque.
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.