Press Releases & Statements

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.

On Friday, April 25, some 500 runners and walkers – including lawyers, judges, legal support staff and the public – are expected to participate in the annual Law Day 5 KM Fun Run/Walk at Ottawa City Hall’s Marion Dewar Plaza, 161 Elgin St.

Area high school students will hear from a special guest – Federal Justice Minister Peter MacKay – as part of the Canadian Bar Association’s (CBA) Law Day 2014 activities in Ottawa.

The Canadian Bar Association’s (CBA) Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA) announced its roster of award winners for 2014.

The Canadian Bar Association’s (CBA) Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA) has announced that Martina Lee of Vancouver, BC, is the winner of the 2014 CCCA Community Builder Award.

The Canadian Bar Association’s (CBA) Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA) has announced that CBA President Fred Headon of Montreal is the winner of the 2014 CCCA Professional Contribution Award.

The Canadian Bar Association’s (CBA) Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA) has announced that Kirby Chown and Carrie Mandel, both of Toronto, ON, are the winners of the 2014 CCCA Special Contribution Award.

The Canadian Bar Association’s (CBA) Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA) has announced that Michael Jason of Winnipeg, Corporate Counsel at Richardson International Limited, is the winner of the 2014 CCCA Up and Comer Award.

The Canadian Bar Association’s (CBA) Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA) has announced that Gordon Currie of Toronto is the winner of the 2014 CCCA R.V.A. Jones Award.