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Practising law can be challenging for anyone, but many racialized lawyers face additional barriers based on institutionalized inequality.

It’s common knowledge that lawyers suffer from disproportionately high rates of depression and addiction, while at the same time there’s the sense that they can’t really talk about what’s bothering them without breaching solicitor-client privilege, or raising questions about their own suitability for the job.

Becoming involved in CBA Sections is one of the best ways of making a CBA membership work for you – they link you to the subject matter experts, networks and information that you need to further your career.

Two years after the federal government announced changes to the way professionals can account for their work in progress for tax purposes, people are still seeking guidance on how to apply the new rules.

A ceremonial exchange of tobacco marked the beginning of a land recognition ceremony at the CBA’s new offices in downtown Ottawa in February.

You are invited to share your vision, shape the legal profession and make your mark at the CBA.

It’s easy to forget about the North. The population of the Northwest Territories is only 45,000, which is a tiny fraction of Canada’s 36 million.

The CBA’s Truth and Reconciliation Task Force delivered its final report to the Governance and Equality Committee on Jan. 31, for discussion there, as well as at the February meeting of the Board and the Leadership Forum held in conjunction with the AGM in Ottawa.

A host of awards were handed out to deserving recipients this year at the President’s Dinner that followed the CBA AGM and Board meeting in February, but by far the star of the show was former Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin.

Brad Regehr, the Board member from Manitoba, is has been elected to the position of CBA Vice-President. In his statement of intent for the job, Brad says he will further the work done by the CBA in access to justice, as well as in diversity and inclusivity.