"The purpose is to make sure that people understand how the Court is working, who we are, what we do, and why we are doing it." In the latest Modern Law: Verdicts and Voices episode, Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Wagner talks about the activities planned for the Court's milestone 150th anniversary. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3WFReKL
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The CBA is a professional organization that provides educational and networking opportunities for lawyers. Representing more than 36,000 lawyers, judges, notaries, law teachers, and law students from across Canada, the CBA is committed to enhancing the professional and commercial interests of a diverse membership and to protecting the independence of the judiciary and the Bar.
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La Section du droit de la vie privée et de l'accès à l'information de l'ABC donne son avis sur les cas où l'actuel cadre d'assistance juridique mutuelle devrait être remplacé par un processus plus rapide permettant aux sociétés de technologie de transmettre des données à des entités étrangères aux fins d'enquête ou de poursuite relativement à un crime grave : https://bit.ly/3Q767SD
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The CBA's Privacy and Access Section weighs in on when the existing mutual legal assistance framework should be replaced with a speedier process allowing tech companies to surrender data to foreign entities for investigation or prosecution of serious crimes. More on this submission: https://bit.ly/4holan3
How to address Canada’s digital data disclosures with the U.S.
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La Section du droit de l'immigration de l'ABC encourage l'adoption de dispositions prévoyant la citoyenneté automatique par filiation audelà de la première génération lorsqu'est démontré un lien fort avec le Canada. Elle insiste également sur la nécessité d'améliorer la façon dont sont traitées les personnes adoptées dans la Loi sur la citoyenneté : https://bit.ly/3EEF3Yg
Promouvoir une citoyenneté juste et inclusive
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The CBA's Immigration Law Section supports automatic citizenship by descent beyond the first generation when a strong connection to Canada is demonstrated. It also emphasizes the need to improve how adoptees are treated under the Citizenship Act. More on this submission: https://bit.ly/3CEVvHG
Advocating for fair and inclusive citizenship
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⚖️ In case you missed it: The CBA has launched a special podcast series to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada. In this first episode of Modern Law: Verdicts and Voices, we delve into the legal debate over the notwithstanding clause; we take a look at a prohibition-era judgment that continues to affect interprovincial trade; and in an exclusive interview with Chief Justice Richard Wagner, we learn how the Supreme Court has started to explore the possibility of offering judicial mediation to expand access to justice: https://bit.ly/3WFReKL
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Member of Parliament for Parkdale—High Park // Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
It was great to be among the brilliant lawyers at the Canadian Bar Association at their Annual General Meeting. We all want a fair, equitable, and accessible justice system that keeps communities safe and can address its shortcomings, and a high-calibre judiciary that reflects the diversity of our country. Thank you for inviting me to speak and for all the important work you do to advocate for access to justice and support legal professionals across Canada. // C’était un plaisir de me retrouver parmi les avocat(e)s brillant(e)s de l’Association du barreau canadien lors de leur Assemblée générale annuelle. Nous voulons toutes et tous un système de justice juste, équitable et accessible, qui protège les communautés et corrige ses lacunes, ainsi qu’une magistrature de haut calibre qui reflète la diversité de notre pays. Merci de m'avoir invité à prendre la parole et pour tout le travail important que vous accomplissez pour défendre l’accès à la justice et soutenir les professionnels du droit à travers le Canada.
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Le ministre de la Justice annonce à l'AGA de l'ABC qu'il ne reste que 31 postes à pourvoir, tandis que le juge en chef de la CSC souligne l'importance du bien-être des membres de la magistrature : https://bit.ly/4aKispt
Pourvoir les postes vacants et renforcer les institutions judiciaires
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Justice minister tells Canadian Bar Association AGM that just 31 positions remain unfilled, while Chief Justice speaks to the importance of wellness among members of the bench: https://bit.ly/3QacyUQ
Filling judicial vacancies and strengthening judicial institutions
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An overview of the resolutions debated and voted on at the 2025 CBA Annual General Meeting: https://bit.ly/4hvjuYT
Be it resolved
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