CBA Alberta responds to Alberta Budget 2023 February 28, 2023 The Canadian Bar Association – Alberta Branch (CBA Alberta) recognizes the commitments made by the Government of Alberta in Budget 2023 to funding justice initiatives.
CBA Alberta welcomes Susan Borsic, K.C. as the new Manager of Professional Development February 22, 2023 CBA Alberta is pleased to announce that Susan Borsic K.C. will be its new Manager of Professional Development commencing on March 6, 2023. This is a brand-new position, which Susan will be the first to hold.
CBA Alberta statement on the family lawyers' day of action February 16, 2023 The Canadian Bar Association – Alberta Branch (CBA Alberta) has long advocated for additional supports for the family justice system.
CBA Alberta statement on the results of the special meeting of the Law Society of Alberta February 08, 2023 The Canadian Bar Association – Alberta Branch (CBA Alberta) is pleased with the outcome of the February 6, 2023 special meeting of the Law Society of Alberta, at which the resolution to repeal Rule 67.4 was defeated.
The Canadian Bar Association and HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario Publish a Report on Access to Justice for Trans People February 03, 2023 The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) and HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario (HALCO) are releasing the report Access to Justice for Trans People.
CBA Alberta statement on the resolution to repeal Rule 67.4 of the Rules of the Law Society of Alberta January 30, 2023 The Canadian Bar Association Alberta Branch (“CBA Alberta”) is aware that a special meeting of the Law Society of Alberta has been called for February 6, 2023 to vote on a resolution to repeal Rule 67.4 of the Rules of the Law Society of Alberta (the “Rules”).
Recommendations released from national study on wellness in the legal profession December 12, 2022 Findings from a recent national study on wellness in the legal profession raised alarms regarding the mental health of Canadian legal professionals.
CBA Alberta statement on the death of J. Patrick Peacock K.C. December 06, 2022 CBA Alberta statement on the death of J. Patrick Peacock K.C.
The first comprehensive national study on wellness in the legal profession is published October 27, 2022 Findings from the first comprehensive national study of its kind paint an alarming picture of the wellness of Canadian legal professionals.
CBA Alberta statement on the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation September 29, 2022 The CBA is committed to responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, and to participating in our own journey of reconciliation as an association.