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Rule of Law as a Global Development Goal

  • August 14, 2014

WHEREAS the Millennium Development Goals adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2000 as the framework for sustainable development will conclude in 2015, and the international community is now debating a new global framework for sustainable development to replace the Millennium Development Goals to operate from 2015 to 2030

Wrongful Convictions

  • August 14, 2014

WHEREAS a wrongful conviction represents the most serious example of a miscarriage of justice under the law

Criminal Justice

Advancing Public Safety

  • August 14, 2014

WHEREAS Canada’s criminal justice system is intended to achieve several objectives, including ensuring public safety

Criminal Justice

Equality on Corporate Boards

  • August 14, 2014

WHEREAS the boards of public companies in Canada should reflect the gender balance and diverse nature of the Canadian population

Tax Reform to Promote Retirement Savings

  • August 14, 2014

WHEREAS encouraging saving for retirement is an important national issue of concern to federal, provincial and territorial governments, public policy organizations and the public

Taxation Law

CBA Annual Budget

  • August 14, 2014

WHEREAS CBA Bylaw No 1 requires the Board of Directors and Finance Committee to present an annual budget to Council that provides for a surplus of no less than $50,000

National Section Regulation Amendments

  • February 22, 2014

WHEREAS the National Civil Litigation Section wishes to have greater flexibility and be more consistent with other National Sections, and to reduce the overall time commitment required from and facilitate full participation by all Officers on the Executive Committee

Charities & Not-for-Profit Law

Conferences Regulation Amendments

  • February 22, 2014

WHEREAS the term of office in several Conference regulations correctly describes succession for officers “properly discharging the duties of the office” in English, and incorrectly as “destitué de ses fonctions selon les conditions applicables” in French

French Speaking Lawyers, Public Sector