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Welcome from the new executive - October 2022 Blast Email

Update to our Alternative Report - May 2022 Blast Email

30^th Anniversary of Canada's ratification of the UNCRC - December 2021 Blast Email

Child Rights Toolkit Survey input and more - Blast Email, September 2020

The Canadian Bar Association’s Child and Youth Law Section is pleased to mark the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) on November 20, 2019. This is an opportunity to assess, strengthen awareness and work to realize children’s rights in Canada.

The federal bill tabled last week is good start to return jurisdiction over child welfare to Indigenous groups, says Ottawa lawyer David Taylor. But questions remain about ensuring that proper funding follows.

Deep structural problems persist in how our justice system handles family disputes. We need to think seriously about a complete overhaul.

You’ve heard of them. You’ve probably listened to some – you may even have a few favourites. Podcasts are experiencing an explosive growth in popularity. And the CBA has entered the fray with its own podcast channel, The Every Lawyer, which has been growing a strong following since its launch in October.

The CBA’s popular Skilled Lawyer Series is back with a total of 16 webinars over two streams to help you improve your litigation and transactional skills, and accumulate up to 12 hours of CPD credits per stream in just a few months.

This year’s winner of the National Sections Council Award of Excellence is the Women Lawyers Forum, recognized for its outstanding contribution of a National Section in providing service to members and furthering the objectives of the Association. Read on for more.