Spotlight on the Annual Meeting
CBA Council and the CBA Legal Conference used to be a days-long extravaganza of meetings and PD sessions and keynote speakers and entertainment. This year’s Annual Meeting is a no-nonsense 2 ½ hour business meeting that members can attend in person and virtually. Read on to see what else we have in store →
VP ELECTION
Raymond Adlington has been elected from a field of three 2017-18 Board members to be vice-president of the CBA – and next year’s president. 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.
2017 RESOLUTIONS
There will only be three resolutions at this year’s AGM – and we might not get to two of them. The top priority will be Resolution #1, the bylaw package. Read on for more →
CLASS ACTION TASK FORCE CONSULTATION
Later this summer, the CBA’s National Task Force on Class Actions will be consulting the profession on a proposed case management protocol, including updates to the current notice protocol. Read on for more →
CBAII WELL-POSITIONED TO WORK WITH GOVERNMENT'S FEMINIST INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE POLICY
With the launch of the government’s new feminist international assistance policy, the CBA is well positioned to bring its experience and knowledge to support the poorest and most vulnerable by addressing the root causes of inequality. Read on for more →
SPECIAL ISSUE OF THE CANADIAN BAR REVIEW ONLINE AN HOMAGE TO JUSTICE LOUIS LEBEL
The latest edition of The Canadian Bar Review online is a special issue that pays homage to the Honorable Justice Louis LeBel, featuring papers presented at a 2015 colloquium hosted by ABC-Québec. Read on for more →
TIME TO RENEW!
Your membership renewal is a commitment to your career and your profession. It’s a reminder that you belong to something big, and something that matters. Check out the website to see what the CBA can do for you.
NEED A TOOL FOR THE JOB?
CBA volunteers spend a lot of time each year putting together toolkits to help lawyers improve their practice. We’ve gathered all of those toolkits into one easy-to-use page on the cba.org website. Come check out the new resource.
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