The Canadian Bar Association / L'Association du Barreau canadien

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The Canadian Bar Association is a professional, voluntary organization which was formed in 1896, and incorporated by a Special Act of Parliament on April 15, 1921. Today, the Association represents some 37,000 lawyers, judges, notaries, law teachers, and law students from across Canada. Approximately two-thirds of all practising lawyers in Canada belong to the CBA.

09/01/2026

The Canadian Bar Association's Board of Directors for 2026-2027 is made up of accomplished legal professionals from across the country. Get to know this year's new and returning members: https://bit.ly/4gu3KaD

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Le conseil d'administration de l'Association du Barreau canadien pour 2026-2027 réunit des juristes chevronnés de partout au pays. Découvrez les nouveaux membres, de même que celles et ceux qui poursuivent leur mandat : https://bit.ly/4wWyGW1

The Canadian Bar Association welcomes Robyn Trask as our 2026-2027 Vice President. A specialist in labour law, human rig...
09/01/2026

The Canadian Bar Association welcomes Robyn Trask as our 2026-2027 Vice President. A specialist in labour law, human rights, and constitutional litigation, she has represented clients at all levels of court in Canada and worked on international initiatives, notably in East Africa. We look forward to her leadership.

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L'Association du Barreau canadien accueille Robyn Trask comme vice-présidente pour 2026-2027. Spécialiste en droit du travail, en droits de la personne et en litiges constitutionnels, elle a comparu à tous les paliers de l'appareil judiciaire au Canada et a participé à des initiatives internationales, notamment en Afrique de l'Est. Nous nous réjouissons de son leadership.

Today, Loreley Chekay, K.C., begins her term as President of the Canadian Bar Association. With an extensive record of l...
09/01/2026

Today, Loreley Chekay, K.C., begins her term as President of the Canadian Bar Association. With an extensive record of leadership at the CBA, as well as a distinguished career in private practice, as a Crown prosecutor, and as in-house counsel, she brings a wealth of experience to the role. Learn more about her journey and priorities for the year ahead: https://bit.ly/4y8YC1r

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Aujourd'hui, Loreley Chekay, c.r., entame son mandat à la présidence de l'Association du Barreau canadien. Forte d'un solide parcours de leadership au sein de l'ABC, ainsi que d'une carrière remarquable comme avocate en pratique privée, procureure de la Couronne et juriste en contentieux, elle met son expérience au service de ses nouvelles fonctions. Découvrez son cheminement et ses priorités pour l'année à venir : https://bit.ly/4qM31Vu

The CBA largely supports the proposed modernization of the Privacy Act while recommending stronger protections for trans...
08/28/2026

The CBA largely supports the proposed modernization of the Privacy Act while recommending stronger protections for transparency, accountability and Indigenous data.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3SDTQtE

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L'ABC appuie dans l'ensemble la modernisation de la Loi sur la protection des renseignements personnels et recommande des mesures de protection supplémentaires pour renforcer la transparence et respecter la souveraineté des données autochtones.

🔗 En savoir plus : https://bit.ly/4qD6MfU

Contrer le dénigrement des juges est devenu l'une des activités récurrentes de l'année de Bianca Kratt, c.r., à la prési...
08/27/2026

Contrer le dénigrement des juges est devenu l'une des activités récurrentes de l'année de Bianca Kratt, c.r., à la présidence de l'ABC. Alors que son mandat s'achève, elle partage des conseils sur la façon de critiquer leurs décisions de manière responsable.

🔗 En savoir plus : https://bit.ly/4gliLeN

Countering the denigration of judges was one of the recurring activities of CBA President Bianca Kratt, KC during her ye...
08/27/2026

Countering the denigration of judges was one of the recurring activities of CBA President Bianca Kratt, KC during her year in office. As her term wraps up, she shares advice on how to disagree responsibly with their decisions.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3SBkROp

barbara findlay, KC spent nearly five decades fighting for q***r and trans rights in Canada. She passed away at 77, leav...
08/27/2026

barbara findlay, KC spent nearly five decades fighting for q***r and trans rights in Canada. She passed away at 77, leaving behind a generation of lawyers whose paths she helped shape.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4c8sD9i

Mark your calendar for December 12, 2026, as Canada hosts its first-ever annual conference dedicated to homicide law.The...
08/27/2026

Mark your calendar for December 12, 2026, as Canada hosts its first-ever annual conference dedicated to homicide law.
The inaugural CBA Criminal Justice Law Conference will bring together members of the judiciary, Crown counsel, criminal defence counsel, and leading academics in Toronto for a one-day deep dive into the most pressing issues in homicide cases nationwide.
Join us for the start of an annual tradition for the homicide bar. More details, including speakers and agenda, coming soon. Enjoy early-bird pricing bit.ly/3Q8pNJH

08/26/2026

Want to work at the CBA? We're seeking a bilingual lawyer (5+ years call) to join our advocacy team and handle files including business law, environment and energy law, and immigration law. Deal directly with government officials and parliamentarians, as well as CBA members and legal stakeholders across the country.

More info: https://bit.ly/3UdkBpu

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Envie de travailler à l'ABC? Nous recherchons un(e) juriste bilingue (au moins 5 ans de pratique) pour se joindre à notre équipe de représentation et s'occuper de dossiers en droit des affaires, droit de l'environnement et de l'énergie, et en droit de l'immigration, entre autres. Vous serez en contact direct avec des représentants gouvernementaux et des parlementaires, ainsi qu'avec des membres de l'ABC et des intervenants du milieu juridique partout au pays.

Pour en savoir plus : https://bit.ly/4gumq8H

Incoming CBA President Loreley Chekay outlines her priorities for the year ahead in Canadian Lawyer.🔗 Read more: https:/...
08/26/2026

Incoming CBA President Loreley Chekay outlines her priorities for the year ahead in Canadian Lawyer.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4ivIGle

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