SPOTLIGHT ON THE ANNUAL MEETING IN MONTRÉAL

The CBA held its 99th annual meeting on Thursday, Aug. 17 at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth in Montreal, 121 years after a group of lawyers from across the country gathered in that city to lay the foundation of a national association for the legal profession. Read on for to find out what happened →

READ THE SPEECH FROM OUR INCOMING PRESIDENT

Incoming President Kerry Simmons outlines her priorities for the next year in her speech to the Annual Meeting in Montreal. If you weren’t able to be there, or participate from a hub, read on to see what she has in store for 2017-18.

2017 WALTER OWEN BOOK PRIZE AND PRESIDENT’S AWARD WINNERS

A highlight of the President’s Dinner is always the announcement of award winners. This year the winners of the Walter Owen Book Prize and the President’s Award were celebrated at the dinner in Montreal. Read on for more →

CBA Influence

Check out the latest issue of CBA Influence, a monthly newsletter about CBA initiatives, submissions, interventions and comments on public policy. This newsletter provides a 360-degree look at both our current advocacy work, and opportunities for the CBA to get involved.

JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE IN POLAND

The CBA has a deeply held conviction that a healthy democracy is founded on principles that include respect for the independence of the judiciary. That’s why it has found recent judicial reforms in Poland, which, among others, would see judicial representatives chosen by the legislature disquieting. Read the CBA President’s letter to Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland.

HITTING THE SMALL AND SOLO SWEET SPOT

The three characteristics of a successful firm are quality, accessibility and profitability. But most small and solo firms only hit two out of the three, according to University of Windsor assistant law professor Noel Semple. The CBA has published his white paper, titled Accessibility, Quality and Profitability for Personal Plight Law Firms: Hitting the Sweet Spot, in which he offers up some practical solutions.  Read on for more →

SOLUTIONS SERIES IS BACK WITH EIGHT NEW WEBINARS

The third iteration of the CBA’s popular Solution Series, offering practical solutions for everyday problems, begins on Sept. 12 with a webinar dealing with staying healthy despite your workload. Read on for more about the series →

WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS… IS PART OF THE CBA TOO

CBA-Alberta and CBABC are teaming up this year for a spectacular CBA West conference in the glitziest city in the U.S. Taking place at the luxury Wynn Las Vegas, the conference will feature exciting speakers, networking opportunities, and a gala dinner at a restaurant the overlooks the famed Las Vegas Strip. Read on for details →

UPCOMING IN-PERSON MEETINGS

September means back to school, and also the fall season of in-person meetings. Does your section have an in-person meeting coming up? Read on for details →

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