Each year, our Section spotlights a pivotal Supreme Court of Canada decision to ensure our members stay informed with the most influential rulings which shape the public sector legal landscape. As Chair, I am excited to announce that on November 6, 2023 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET), we will be focussing on the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision of Hansman v Neufeld, 2023 SCC 14.
Key Public Sector Cases Across Canada: Hansman v Neufeld, 2023 SCC 14 – November 6, 2023
This session will focus on the recent decision of Hansman v. Neufeld, 2023 SCC 14 where, for the very first time, the Supreme Court of Canada addressed the discrimination faced by transgender and non-binary individuals in Canada. Join our upcoming presentation where legal experts will discuss the debate surrounding the balancing exercise of the public interest and the individual rights of self-expression within the context of anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) legislation and the societal impact of this decision.
Moderator:
Karen F.W. Liang, Lawyer, City of Vancouver
Speakers:
Robyn Trask, General Counsel, British Columbia Teachers’ Federation
Michael Sobkin, Lawyer, Michael J Sobkin
Steven Davis, Lawyer, BC Ministry of Attorney General
Chantelle Rajotte, Lawyer, BC Ministry of Attorney General
Adrienne S. Smith, Lawyer, Adrienne Smith Law
Shaun Charles Fluker, Associate Professor of Law, University of Calgary
This presentation is free for CBA members.
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REMINDER: THOUGHTEXCHANGE – REPLY BY OCTOBER 31, 2023
We need your input on what we can do to better serve you, increase your engagement and reduce the barriers impeding your participation in this Section. To gather your feedback, we are using a tool called ThoughtExchange. All our voices matter, so your participation is crucial and valued.
Click here to participate by 11:59 pm ET on October 31, 2023
You will be asked to respond to one open-ended question, consider and assign stars to some of the ideas shared by others (20 to 30 is ideal), and learn what’s important to the group.
Your thoughts and stars are confidential. You can come back as often as you would like to participate and, in fact, we ask that you do come back to star some of the new ideas shared since you first participated. The ratings will help us understand the most important areas to focus on. Thank you in advance for your help.
WE ARE ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE JOHN TAIT AWARD OF EXCELLENCE!
The award will be presented to a public sector lawyer or law office that has achieved the highest standard of professional conduct and competence and has made a significant contribution to social justice and community affairs.
Nomination deadline: November 30, 2023. Submit your nomination and get more details!
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Thank you,
Karen F. W. Liang
Chair, CBA Public Sector Lawyers Section, 2023-2024