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They say membership has its benefits, and that’s certainly the case when it comes to joining or renewing your membership in the Canadian Bar Association (CBA). More than 36,000 lawyers throughout Canada know firsthand the value of being a CBA member. From career development and networking opportunities to influencing legal policies and the Canadian judicial system, being a member of the CBA means being actively involved in your profession.

Playing hide-and-go-seek is no way to drum up business. CBA has a new way to help people find you more easily: a Find-a-Lawyer database on the cba.org website. Find out more.

It’s the start of renewal season at the Canadian Bar Association. Before you leave on your summer getaway, why not renew your membership?

Playing hide-and-go-seek is no way to drum up business. CBA has a new way to help people find you more easily: a Find-a-Lawyer database on the cba.org website. Find out more.

In the spirit of National Volunteer Week which took place April 15-21, CBA National magazine profiled outstanding CBA members who have made a difference. 

We’re looking for enthusiastic, engaged and diverse members to sit on Board committees and sub-committees this year. Find out how you can apply.

We’re still building our database of volunteers for the SIRD project in East Africa. If you have expertise in the extractive sector, or working on human rights issues, you might be just what we’re looking for. Find out more about the project and what opportunities are coming up.

In 1993 the CBA published a groundbreaking report on equality – or the lack thereof – in the legal profession that still resonates 25 years later. We look at the legacy of Touchstones, and the lessons learned.

Kelly McLaughlin, a CBA member from the Northwest Territories, participated in the November regional forum, and shares some of her thoughts about it.

The Barreau du Québec issues recommendations.