CBA National / National ABC

08/08/2023

The struggle against impunity in Ukraine: Lawyers Without Borders Canada is partnering with women lawyers in the country to identify cases of sexual violence in wartime

Lawyers Without Borders Canada is partnering with women lawyers in the country to identify cases of sexual violence in wartime

08/03/2023

Demanding a right to repair: Bill C-244 would amend the Copyright Act to make it lawful to bypass digital locks.

Bill C-244 would amend the Copyright Act to make it lawful to bypass digital locks

08/03/2023

Restoring the balance in Canadian copyright law: Rights should revert to the author after the work has been put out-of-commerce.

Rights should revert to the author after the work has been put out-of-commerce

07/25/2023

Quebec’s tough new privacy law: While it has received little media attention, it is likely to be felt across the country.

07/25/2023

Modern Law: Defamation law in the age of (mis)information
Yves Faguy speaks with Justin Safayeni, partner at Stockwoods LLP, about defamation law, anti-SLAPP legislation, and their effects on freedom of expression

Yves Faguy speaks with Justin Safayeni, partner at Stockwoods LLP, about defamation law, anti-SLAPP legislation, and their effects on freedom of expression.

07/25/2023

Could an AI winter happen again? The field is not immune to challenges, but even if enthusiasm wanes, the deployment of AI systems will continue to change how we work.

The field is not immune to challenges, but even if enthusiasm wanes, the deployment of AI systems will continue to change how we work

07/25/2023

Why competition law has failed Canadian media
Our competition authorities have focused too narrowly on economic factors, neglecting the importance of editorial diversity

Our competition authorities have focused too narrowly on economic factors, neglecting the importance of editorial diversity.

07/12/2023

Reforming Canada's extradition system: Recommendations from House committee focus on empowering Canadian courts to rule on fairness of orders, among others

07/12/2023

Losing the justice beat: The underfunding of newsrooms and the courts has left coverage of legal issues more susceptible to misinformation.

How the underfunding of newsrooms and the courts leave coverage of legal issues more susceptible to misinformation

07/12/2023

Legal challenges threaten net-zero pledges: Companies seek regulatory stability for climate action amid rising antitrust and greenwashing risks.

Companies seek regulatory stability for climate action amid rising antitrust and greenwashing risks.

07/12/2023

Breaking the democratic deadlock: Citizens' assemblies are increasingly called upon to take part in the process of policymaking. But we need to be realistic about their potential.

Citizens' assemblies are increasingly called upon to take part in the process of policymaking. But we need to be realistic about their potential.

07/12/2023

A new beginning for animal welfare? "Though animals are finally on the political agenda, Canada still has some of the worst animal protection laws in the world, including around the transportation of animals in the agriculture sector"

A new beginning for animal welfare? Canadian lawmakers are finally moving again on protecting their rights

06/22/2023

The recent decision by the Supreme Court of Canada to uphold the Safe Third Country Agreement has sparked doubt about the possibility of providing meaningful remedies to asylum seekers who are sent back to the United States.

SCC ruling on Safe Third Country Agreement raises concerns over access to justice for refugee claimants.

06/22/2023

Kyle Bienvenu, the 2023 winner of the CBA's Douglas Miller Rising Star Award, on what it takes to shine in legal practice.

Kyle Bienvenu, the 2023 winner of the Douglas Miller Rising Star Award, on what it takes to shine in legal practice

06/14/2023

Canada sits on the fence about regulating artificial intelligence and concerns that an AI commissioner won’t be independent enough from industry and government

Concerns an AI commissioner won’t be independent enough from industry and government

06/14/2023

The meaningful recognition of Indigenous self-governance as one of the three orders of government is surely one of the great challenges of our era. So is re-imagining the institutional matrix that will pave the way for it.

Some lessons on how to make new arrangements work in Canada.

06/14/2023

New from CBA National, Justice Russell Brown's sudden resignation creates a void in the Supreme Court's expertise in private law and constitutional matters, particularly concerning the separation of powers.

The puisne justice's resignation creates several gaps in the court's expertise

05/29/2023

The right to react to harmful speech: SCC dismisses a defamation action using anti-SLAPP law, highlighting the public interest in protecting counter-speech

SCC dismisses a defamation action using anti-SLAPP law, and highlighting the public interest in protecting counter-speech.

05/29/2023

Seeking clarity on national security reviews: Amendments to the law must not impose unnecessary burdens, says the CBA's Competition Law and Foreign Investment Review Section.

Amendments to the law must not impose unnecessary burdens, says the CBA's Competition Law and Foreign Investment Review Section

05/29/2023

Filling the gaps in Indigenous law: Ensuring our published laws are aligned with the needs of Indigenous people is an issue that demands more attention.

Ensuring our published laws are aligned with the needs of Indigenous people is an issue that demands more attention.

05/29/2023

The value of our natural assets: How do we protect our natural infrastructure? A good place to start is to account for it on the public balance sheet.

How do we protect our natural infrastructure? A good place to start is to account for it on the public balance sheet.

05/29/2023

The civility of judges: We mustn't ignore that issues with incivility in the profession are not just about lawyers.

We mustn't ignore that issues with incivility in the profession are not just about lawyers.

05/19/2023

On the latest Modern Law podcast, Montreal immigration lawyer Lisa Middlemiss discusses Canada's ambitious immigration targets.

Last year, Canada welcomed over 437,000 immigrants, leading to annual population growth of over one million for the first time in history. The country now aims to welcome 500,000 new immigrants yearly by 2025. While there are compelling arguments in favour of accelerating immigration, such as addressing labour shortages and countering an aging population, implementing the plan and processing those numbers is no easy feat. Another significant issue lies in the fact that Quebec sets its own immigration targets, which happen to be significantly lower than those set by the federal government in Ottawa.

We also explore the emerging ethical considerations surrounding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in processing immigration applicants and the challenges involved in the management of refugees and asylum claims.

‎Show Modern Law - Droit Moderne, Ep Episode 25: Lisa Middlemiss on Canada’s ambitious immigration target - May 18, 2023

05/17/2023

How legal issues generate negative consequences
Legal disputes can unleash a domino effect of financial, health, and socioeconomic impacts.

Legal disputes can unleash a domino effect of financial, health, and socioeconomic impacts

05/17/2023

Should publication bans be automatic for pre-trial hearings before jury selection? That's the question facing the top court which has been asked to bring clarity on inconsistent case law across the country.

That's the question facing the top court which has been asked to bring clarity on inconsistent case law across the country

05/17/2023

Addressing the cow in the room: Canada's agriculture sector needs to focus on its environmental impacts as well as yields. We need better laws for that to happen.

Canada's agriculture sector needs to focus on its environmental impacts as well as yields. We need better laws for that

04/04/2023

The CBA's Immigration Law Section suggests improvements to Bill S-8, amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and regulations. Read in CBA National: http://bit.ly/40uehrV

La Section du droit de l'immigration de l'ABC suggère des améliorations au projet de loi S-8, qui modifie notamment la Loi sur l'immigration et la protection des réfugiés et son règlement. À lire dans ABC National: http://bit.ly/40NIceh

03/24/2023

The pilot project lifting the 20-hour weekly work cap for international students needs to be evaluated to ensure they aren't being exploited or abused, says the CBA's Immigration Law Section. Read in CBA National: http://bit.ly/3lzctP0

Le projet pilote visant à éliminer le plafond de 20 heures par semaine pour les étudiants internationaux doit être évalué pour s'assurer qu'ils ne sont pas exploités ou maltraités, déclare la section du droit de l'immigration de l'ABC. À lire dans ABC National: http://bit.ly/3yXFwyX

03/24/2023

Will the UN treaty to protect the high seas help? It all comes down to enforcement, but the 193 signatory countries are signalling they are serious about biodiversity protection.

It all comes down to enforcement, but the 193 signatory countries are signalling they are serious about biodiversity protection

03/22/2023

What are the legal liabilities for employers when jobs become intolerable following the introduction of AI systems? Read in CBA National:

What are the legal liabilities for employers when jobs become intolerable following the introduction of AI systems?

03/21/2023

CBA Board member and adjudicator Tuma Young, KC discusses how drafting a first decision in Mi'kmaw represents a small step in implementing the TRC's calls to action. Read in CBA National: http://bit.ly/3Z2Si9I

03/17/2023

Why the Supreme Court's upcoming ruling on the Safe Third Country Agreement is unlikely to offer a solution to crossings at Roxham Road. Read on CBA National: http://bit.ly/3mWTfTM

03/15/2023

The CBA's Charities and Not-for-Profit Law Section offers suggestions to improve the CRA's guidance on grants to non-qualified donees. Read in CBA National: http://bit.ly/3mLVFEF

La Section du droit des organismes de bienfaisance et à but non lucratif de l'ABC offre ses suggestions quant aux subventions à des donataires non reconnus. À lire dans ABC National: http://bit.ly/3yJiA69

03/14/2023

The CBA's Immigration Law Section asks for consistency and predictability for temporary resident status for visitors to Canada. Read in CBA National: http://bit.ly/3mPvzk2

La Section du droit de l'immigration de l'ABC demande de la cohérence et de la prévisibilité pour le statut de résident temporaire des visiteurs au Canada. À lire dans ABC National: http://bit.ly/3JcKLj1

03/09/2023

The Supreme Court of Canada will try to bring clarity to the common law corporate attribution doctrine in insolvency cases. http://bit.ly/3ZIVPec

La Cour suprême du Canada essaiera de clarifier la doctrine de common law de l'attribution d'actes à une société dans les affaires d'insolvabilité. http://bit.ly/3myWoci

03/07/2023

So you want to apply to be a judge? It can be daunting, especially for members of equity-seeking groups. But a recent CBA webinar provides some valuable insider tips for potential candidates.

It can be daunting, especially for members of equity-seeking groups. But a recent CBA webinar provides some valuable insider tips for potential candidates

03/07/2023

From potentially unfair delays to fuzzy definitions, the CBA's Immigration Law Section offers suggestions to make Bill C-20 better. Read in CBA National: http://bit.ly/3IVs9DM

Des délais potentiellement injustes aux définitions floues, la Section du droit de l'immigration de l'ABC présente ses recommandations pour améliorer le projet de loi C-20. À lire dans ABC National: http://bit.ly/3IVfYa1

02/28/2023

Canada's ambition to supply the world with critical minerals will have to be matched by its efforts at reconciliation. Read in CBA National:

Canada’s ambition to supply the world with critical minerals will have to be matched by its efforts at reconciliation.

02/24/2023

The Immigration Law Section of the CBA offers IRCC suggestions to improve processing times. Read in CBA National: http://bit.ly/3IMsV7p

La Section du droit de l'immigration de l'ABC propose à IRCC des suggestions utiles pour améliorer les délais de traitement. À lire dans ABC National: http://bit.ly/41o8V2g

02/23/2023

S'il conserve sa force d'indignation, l'avocat Ronald Caza ne manque pas non plus d'optimisme. À lire dans ABC National:

S’il conserve sa force d’indignation, l’avocat Ronald Caza ne manque pas non plus d’optimisme.