Canadian Bar Association

ICYMI: Did you know that 71% of Canada's Constitution is still unilingual? In this episode of The Every Lawyer, Professor François Larocque tells us how this is nothing less than an affront to the rule of law. 🎙️ Listen here: https://bit.ly/4cj6kf4 Bonus: The French version of this podcast episode is available here on Juriste branché: https://bit.ly/45ZmQ1i

L'ABC est préoccupée par le fait que le projet de loi C-70, la Loi concernant la lutte contre l'ingérence étrangère, est excessivement vague, général, et doit être revu. En savoir plus : https://bit.ly/3y2JARw

The CBA is concerned that Bill C-70, the Countering Foreign Interference Act, is overbroad, vague, and needs to be reviewed. Details here: https://bit.ly/3YbBRey

Coping with loss is one of the most difficult challenges people face in their lives. If you or someone you know is struggling with grief, support is available through lawyer assistance programs. Details here: https://bit.ly/3W7Covr

Human rights law prof Bernard Duhaime is holding states to account in his new role as the UN's special rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice and reparation, telling CBA National he's lucky to have "one foot in academia and one foot in the action." https://bit.ly/3WdFkqC

Félicitations à Claire E Hunter KC (c.r.), qui a remporté le Prix alliée 2024 décerné par la Section de l'alliance de la diversité sexuelle et des genres de l'ABC, ainsi qu'à Bennett (BJ) Jensen et Robert Leckey, Ad. E. qui ont tous deux remporté le Prix du héros 2024! Ces trois lauréats ont été honorés pour l'excellence de leur engagement au sein de la profession juridique canadienne à promouvoir la cause de l'égalité pour les personnes lesbiennes, gaies, bisexuelles, transgenres et bispirituelles.

Congratulations to Claire E Hunter KC, for winning the CBA's 2024 Ally Award from the Sexual and Gender Diversity Alliance, and to Bennett (BJ) Jensen and Robert Leckey, Ad. E. for both winning the 2024 Hero Award! These three worthy winners were honoured for their excellence within the Canadian legal profession in advancing the cause of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and two-spirit people.

Justice Malcolm Rowe urges students and new lawyers to be open to opportunities beyond the conventional practice of law to build adaptability and a strong foundation. Read more from CBA National's interview with the Supreme Court Justice here: https://bit.ly/4cFFoX4

Contributor Beth Bilson, K.C., says a key to solving the housing crisis involves treating homes as a public good, rather than just as financial assets, and recognizing everyone's right to have safe and stable accommodation. Read more in CBA National: https://bit.ly/3LfzQXf

Did you know that 71% of Canada's Constitution is still unilingual? In this episode of The Every Lawyer, Professor François Larocque tells us how this is nothing less than an affront to the rule of law. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4cj6kf4 Bonus: The French version of this podcast episode is available here on Juriste branché: https://bit.ly/45ZmQ1i