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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.

In 1995, the Supreme Court of Canada decided Egan v. Canada, the first case to recognize sexual orientation as a protect...
06/10/2026

In 1995, the Supreme Court of Canada decided Egan v. Canada, the first case to recognize sexual orientation as a protected ground under s. 15 of the Charter. A foundational moment in the legal fight for equality in this country.

This Pride Month, we're tracing the cases, legislation, and advocates that shaped 2SLGBTQI+ rights in Canadian law.



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En 1995, la Cour suprême du Canada a rendu sa décision dans l'affaire Egan v. Canada, la première à reconnaître l'orientation sexuelle comme motif de discrimination protégé en vertu de l'article 15 de la Charte. Un moment fondateur dans la lutte juridique pour l'égalité au Canada.

En ce Mois de la fierté, nous revenons sur les décisions judiciaires, les lois et les personnes qui ont façonné les droits des personnes 2SLGBTQI+ dans le droit canadien.

Young lawyers aren't waiting for the profession to figure it out. They've read the same studies their firms commissioned...
06/10/2026

Young lawyers aren't waiting for the profession to figure it out. They've read the same studies their firms commissioned. In this op-ed, Jason Ward argues their departures are telling the profession something it still refuses to hear.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3Su6bQG

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Les jeunes juristes n'attendent pas que la profession trouve les réponses. Ils ont lu les mêmes études que leurs cabinets ont commandées. Dans cette chronique, Jason Ward soutient que leurs démissions disent à la profession quelque chose qu'elle refuse toujours d'entendre.

🔗 En savoir plus : https://bit.ly/4vI75rq

« Comment puis-je aider mes mentorés à rester optimistes quant à l'avenir tout en les préparant de manière réaliste aux ...
06/09/2026

« Comment puis-je aider mes mentorés à rester optimistes quant à l'avenir tout en les préparant de manière réaliste aux changements qui les attendent? »

Ce mois-ci, Chère Advy répond à un mentor qui cherche à guider la prochaine génération de juristes à travers une période d'incertitude.

➡️ Lire la chronique : https://bit.ly/4voNCf8

"How can I help my mentees remain optimistic about the future while also preparing them realistically for these changes?...
06/09/2026

"How can I help my mentees remain optimistic about the future while also preparing them realistically for these changes?"

In the latest Dear Advy article, a lawyer nearing retirement wonders whether their experience is still of value to young lawyers entering the profession.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3Q59LzV

Before she joined Canada's highest court, Sheilah Martin spent decades advancing equality through teaching, advocacy, an...
06/09/2026

Before she joined Canada's highest court, Sheilah Martin spent decades advancing equality through teaching, advocacy, and constitutional litigation. Now, as she accepts the CBA's President's Award, she reflects on the progress made and the work still ahead.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3Qphnxt

Membership renewal season is here! Renew your CBA membership early and get the 2025 Skilled Lawyers Series free: up to 2...
06/08/2026

Membership renewal season is here! Renew your CBA membership early and get the 2025 Skilled Lawyers Series free: up to 21 CPD hours, valued at $920. On demand, at your pace.

Renew before August 31 ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vDNys7

Nous voilà dans la saison du renouvellement des adhésions. Renouvelez la vôtre et l'ABC vous offre la série Maîtres en p...
06/08/2026

Nous voilà dans la saison du renouvellement des adhésions. Renouvelez la vôtre et l'ABC vous offre la série Maîtres en pratique 2025 à titre gracieux : 21 crédits heures de formation d'une valeur de 920 $. Sur demande et selon votre rythme.

Renouvelez votre adhésion à l'ABC avant le 31 août ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aAvbMl

06/08/2026

On the latest episode of Verdicts & Voices, Alison Crawford speaks with Harvey Brownstone, Canada's first openly gay judge, about how the legal profession changed over the course of his career.

For example, the new tort of intimate partner violence recently created by the Supreme Court would have been hard to fathom a few decades ago.

🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4enu2Jt

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