2023

The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) is urging Parliament to support Bill C-583

The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) is urging Parliament to support Bill C-583, containing Criminal Code amendments to address the treatment of people suffering from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) says that Bill C-13, Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act, needs amending to ensure that only true “cyberbullying” will be prosecuted

In addition to the substantive Section meetings, the Young Lawyers hosts a social event on the second Thursday of every month called Social at Social 242. This provides an opportunity for young lawyers and articled students to mingle, build relationships and discuss issues that may be prevalent to the young lawyers in the Okanagan.

Many of the lawyers of the Canadian Bar Association, Saskatchewan Young Lawyers South Section volunteer their time and expertise to provide legal services to individuals who are ineligible for Legal Aid but are of limited means and unable to afford legal services.

The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) welcomes changes to the Judges Act contained in Bill C-31 that would increase the number of Superior Court judges in Alberta and Quebec.

The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) says that changes are needed to Bill C-24, Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act, and offers 20 recommendations that would improve key areas of the legislation.

On Friday, April 24, some 450 runners and walkers are expected to participate in the 20th annual Law Day 5K Fun Run/Walk.