"Judge, you have no jurisdiction over this child." In her final piece supported by our 2025 journalism fellowship, Linda Besner explores Indigenous efforts to reclaim child welfare services. The fellowship is jointly funded by the CBA and the Law Commission of Canada. 🔗 https://bit.ly/45wfJhm

Behind the robe is a demanding job that few people ever see. A new study takes a close look at the well-being of Canada's federally appointed judges, from job satisfaction to burnout and mental health. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3RFC098

A more equal justice system is also a less corrupt one. Sara Li argues that advancing gender equality strengthens the rule of law, and that the rule of law, in turn, depends on protecting equal rights. 🔗 Read the op-ed: https://bit.ly/4flWT2q

Can a law designed to make Canadians safer online survive constitutional scrutiny? Legal experts say the proposed Digital Safety Act faces significant constitutional and practical challenges. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3TGcmBP

The skills that make you an exceptional lawyer aren't the same ones that make you an exceptional leader. That's the gap CBA In-House Lawyers' Business Leadership Program is built to close. Learn more: https://buff.ly/xvDokLD

More than half of Canadian legal professionals report burnout. Jason Ward argues the fix doesn't have to be expensive or complicated as he outlines five practical steps any legal workplace can take today. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4wTSc5P

Today is International Self-Care Day. The legal profession is demanding, and it's easy to put your own needs last. You're not alone. Need support? Lawyer assistance programs offer free, confidential help in your region: https://bit.ly/4nUZXF2

Congratulations to Monica Layarda, recipient of the 2026-2027 Viscount Bennett Fellowship! 🎉 A former Supreme Court of Canada clerk, Monica will begin postgraduate studies at Yale University this fall with the Fellowship's support. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vJhfYi

Legal organizations aren't struggling to adopt AI. They're struggling to adopt it with purpose. In this op-ed, Yogendra Malav argues that more AI tools don't necessarily mean greater AI maturity. 🔗 Read the op-ed: https://bit.ly/4fcthEE

Growing up in foster care taught Antoine Collins that everyone carries a story. Today, that perspective guides his commitment to mentorship and community building - work recognized with this year's CBA's Touchstone Award. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4puxmYd

A 2029 deadline in Newfoundland and Labrador's Lands Act could put property interests at risk for thousands of landowners - and affect lenders and insurers. The CBA calls for its repeal and a clear, fair process for historic claims. Read the submission: https://bit.ly/4aT9iYZ

The Supreme Court has restored a six-month mandatory minimum for obtaining sexual services from a minor, finding it does not amount to cruel and unusual punishment under the Charter. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4vAzajP

Canada wants to lead on AI. But can it build a globally competitive industry while regulating the technology, protecting sovereignty, and boosting adoption at home? 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4plzn96

Canada's federal business law frameworks haven't kept pace with how business actually works. The CBA largely supports the government's proposed fix- with some reservations. Read more: https://bit.ly/3SZj5GO

The CBA traveled to Hanoi as part of the Vietnam Initiative for Strengthening Trade (VIST), funded by Global Affairs Canada, to advance trade and dispute resolution cooperation. The team met with CBA's partner, Vietnam's Ministry of Justice, and key stakeholders, including VIAC.

Lawyers shouldn't have to chase their bank to confirm whether incoming funds are final and irrevocable. Read our letter and use our template to ask your bank for automatic confirmation. 🔗 Letter: https://bit.ly/4yl0AwS 📄 Template: https://bit.ly/4ydSDJJ

Jolene Ashini made history as the first Innu lawyer called to the bar in Newfoundland and Labrador. Now, she wants to make legal services accessible in Innu-aimun and help preserve Innu legal traditions. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4wqT6Gu

After years of a lighter docket, the Supreme Court of Canada is getting busier. For lawyers seeking clarity on unsettled areas of law, that's welcome news. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4wy465k

This month, Dear Advy responds to a lawyer struggling to navigate a constant sense of crisis at work. How do you stay grounded when everything feels urgent? Read the latest column ➡️ https://bit.ly/44SuuL2

Bill C-22 would expand lawful access powers while reducing judicial oversight. The CBA is urging Parliament to strengthen the bill's safeguards to better protect privacy, cybersecurity, and Charter rights. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4wkyMa0

AI isn't just changing how lawyers work. It's changing how self-represented litigants arrive in court. In this op-ed, Justice Steven Hinkley names a new pattern from the bench: 'AI blindness'. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4vEnXQf

Canada's global reputation has never been higher. But without a strategy to protect it, that advantage may not last. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3RfSRiL

🍁 We're fortunate to live in a country with a vibrant, diverse, and independent legal community. On this #CanadaDay let's appreciate the strengths of our justice system and recommit to making it stronger, with access to justice for everyone.

In 2022, Canada made it a criminal offence to subject anyone to conversion therapy. It was a clear statement that the law exists to protect people, not pressure them to be someone else. #PrideAndPrecedent #Pride2026 #CanadianLaw

What happens when governments challenge the rule of law and the legal profession stays quiet? In this op-ed, Orlagh O'Kelly argues the profession faces a choice: defend the rule of law, or become agents in its dismantling. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4gMhMVq

Can election officials be sued for actions taken during a campaign? The Supreme Court says a former Alberta MLA's lawsuit against the province's chief electoral officer deserves its day in court. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3Qo9l8d

In 1971, activists gathered on Parliament Hill to present "We Demand", a document calling for reforms to discriminatory federal laws and policies. It was one of the earliest public assertions that legal equality was not a matter of tolerance, but of rights. #Pride2026 📸 J. Moldenhauer

The notwithstanding clause was designed as an exceptional constitutional tool. In this op-ed, Abigail Knubley argues it is increasingly being used to limit the rights of queer and trans Canadians. 🔗 Read the op-ed: https://bit.ly/4uT01Hk

On this June 24th, let's celebrate the 75th anniversary of CBA-Quebec! It's more important than ever to strengthen ties within Quebec's legal community and promote the values of the rule of law. [Video in French]

In 1998, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in Vriend v. Alberta that Alberta's human rights legislation could not exclude sexual orientation from its protections. The decision reinforced that equality rights cannot depend on whether governments choose to recognize them. #Pride2026