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

Who is Hon. Glenn Joyal? Legal experts describe the Supreme Court nominee as a nuanced thinker with deep roots in Manitoba's legal community. His career has also been shaped by a commitment to access to justice and reconciliation. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4aQ0pzh

Can judges pursue Indigenous reconciliation without compromising their independence? New Supreme Court nominee Glenn Joyal shared his thoughts last year with Verdicts & Voices host @alisoncrawford.bsky.social, alongside BC Chief Justice Leonard Marchand. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4exBnWM

The CBA welcomes the nomination of Hon. Glenn Joyal to the Supreme Court of Canada. Full statement of CBA President Bianca Kratt, K.C.: https://bit.ly/3Qz3nkU

On this 30th National Indigenous Peoples Day: Check out our updated Truth & Reconciliation Legal Companion Guide: https://bit.ly/4v5w9rH Join this week's webinar on UNDRIP: https://bit.ly/4dy16z1 Read our President's message: https://bit.ly/4fQCvqN

On World Refugee Day, we recognize the strength and resilience of people forced to flee their homes in search of safety. The CBA continues to advocate on refugee protection issues, including through its analysis of the Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act.

A look back at the CBA Immigration Law Conference. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Ottawa for two days of engaging discussions, valuable insights and meaningful connections.

In 2017, Bill C-16 added gender identity and gender expression as protected grounds under the Canadian Human Rights Act. The legislation extended explicit legal protections to transgender and gender-diverse people across Canada. #PrideAndPrecedent #Pride2026 #CanadianLaw

Our 2025 journalism fellow Linda Besner examines what happens when journalists stop covering the courts - and what that means for public accountability within the justice system. The CBA and the Law Commission of Canada are proud to help make this reporting possible. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ejRKY4

Small gestures by supervisors can have a big impact on young lawyers. On the season finale of Verdicts & Voices, Sophie Poitras, Justine Morin-Laporte and Maria Kalapurayil tell @alisoncrawford.bsky.social about their first encounters with law firms. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/49T30YS

Some of the most important moments in Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ legal history had the same lawyer behind them. Douglas Elliott argued for marriage equality in court, led the LGBT Purge class action, and was the first openly gay lawyer to receive the Law Society Medal. #PrideAndPrecedent #Pride2026

When creating new criminal offences, careful drafting matters. In her Bill C-16 testimony, Kathy Batycky explains why clearer language around coercive control would strengthen protections for survivors and avoid unintended harms. 🔗 Read the submission: https://bit.ly/4u5gMPS

What does meaningful inclusion look like if the communities most affected by racism aren't in the room? In this op-ed, Gideon Christian argues recent federal decisions raise difficult questions. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3Sa2KPd

When legal issues in the news also end up in your classroom, studying law can feel deeply personal – and exciting! Maria Kalapurayil, Sophie Poitras, and Justine Morin-Laporte join @alisoncrawford.bsky.social on Verdicts & Voices. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/49T30YS

Can New Brunswick's lieutenant-governor be unilingual? The Supreme Court of Canada says no, ruling that the office must be able to serve in both official languages. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4vT0Xwz

All rise for the Cup ⚽️ Kathy Mah was on vacation in France when a FIFA job posting appeared in her LinkedIn feed. She's now Canada's top lawyer at the largest World Cup in history. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4aEXd9t

On July 20, 2005, Canada became the fourth country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide through the Civil Marriage Act. The legislation capped years of legal challenges that reshaped equality rights in Canada. #PrideAndPrecedent #PrideMonth #CanadianLaw

At 10:30am ET, Melanie Webb and Kathy Batycky appear before the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee on Bill C-16, the Protecting Victims Act, on behalf of the CBA. 🎥 Watch live: bit.ly/4uzwcvf 📄 Read our submission: bit.ly/4u5gMPS

Our brief in Saskatchewan v UR Pride Centre argues pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause shouldn't prevent judicial review. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4okPlj8

Canada's next generation of lawyers is entering the profession at a time of significant change. What do they think about where we're headed? 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3QfDDtu

For decades, access to justice has often meant helping more people find legal representation. Ontario's attorney general is asking a different question: what if the system were designed so fewer people needed a lawyer in the first place? 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3ROyPvL

How do today's law students view justice, the rule of law, and the legal profession in Canada? Justine Morin-Laporte, Sophie Poitras, and Maria Kalapurayil join @alisoncrawford.bsky.social on Verdicts & Voices. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/49T30YS

In 1995, Egan v. Canada became the first SCC decision to recognize sexual orientation under s. 15 of the Charter. A cornerstone of 2SLGBTQI+ equality in Canadian law. #PrideAndPrecedent #Pride2026

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

This month, Dear Advy responds to a seasoned mentor concerned about growing anxiety among junior lawyers as technology and automation reshape the profession. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3Q59LzV

Before joining Canada's highest court, Sheilah Martin spent decades advancing equality through teaching, advocacy, and constitutional litigation. As this year's CBA's President's Award recipient, she reflects on the progress made and what lies ahead. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3Qphnxt

Harvey Brownstone was Canada's first openly gay judge. He joins @alisoncrawford.bsky.social on Verdicts & Voices to reflect on how much the legal profession has changed since he joined the bench in 1995. #Pride2026 🎧 Listen: https://bit.ly/4enu2Jt

Congratulations to Nicola Reynolds on receiving the CBA's 2026 Jack Innes Award, which recognizes outstanding contribution to the CBA by a staff member who has exhibited creativity, innovation, leadership, and commitment. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4fYaLAn

Congratulations to Connor Bildfell for winning the CBA's Douglas Miller Rising Star Award, which honours lawyers in the early stages of their careers who exhibit professional excellence, service to the profession, and outstanding dedication to the CBA. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4fYaLAn

Congratulations to Professor Roderick J. Wood on receiving the CBA's 2026 Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Law, which recognizes outstanding contributions to law reform, legal scholarship, and legal research. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4fYaLAn

Congratulations to Antoine L. Collins on receiving the CBA's 2026 Touchstone Award, which celebrates excellence in promoting equality in the legal profession, the judiciary, or the legal community in Canada. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4fYaLAn

The Hon. Sheilah Martin is the 2026 recipient of the CBA President's Award, presented by CBA President Bianca Kratt, KC. This award recognizes the significant contribution of a Canadian jurist to the legal profession, the CBA, or the public life of Canada: https://bit.ly/4fYaLAn

The CBA President's Dinner and Awards of Excellence presentation are taking place tonight, celebrating outstanding contributions to the practice of law in Canada. Thank you to our two main sponsors, Lawyers Financial and MNP, for supporting this year's event.

Before becoming Canada's first openly gay judge, Harvey Brownstone spent five years on welfare and took whatever work he could find to survive. Looking back, he says those experiences made him a better judge. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4fs8Eon

When can delays in a criminal case be justified? The Supreme Court of Canada has clarified how courts should apply exceptions to the timelines set out in Jordan. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4364Q4T

📢 Did you know this week is #NationalAccessAbilityWeek? A time to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities and recommit to building a more accessible, inclusive society. 🔗 Explore the CBA's IDEA Series: https://bit.ly/4uFKefO

When Harvey Brownstone comes out, he's kicked out of the house. 20 years later, he's Canada's first openly gay judge. On Verdicts & Voices with @alisoncrawford.bsky.social he tells his story -- including his clerkship for Rosalie Abella. #Pride2026 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4enu2Jt

🚀 CBA National just got some new features! Enjoy an enhanced experience with article bookmarking, a new audio reader, and easier access to archived CBA podcasts. Check it out at nationalmagazine.ca - and clear your cache for the best experience.

Today at 3:30pm ET, Christiane Saad, Chair of the CBA's Privacy and Access Law Section, appears before the House Public Safety Committee on Bill C-22, Lawful Access Act, 2026. 🎥 Watch live: https://bit.ly/3RZkkFj 📄 Read our submission: https://bit.ly/4uf08wG

It's #PrideSeason! Check out CBA webinars on legal issues affecting the 2SLGBTQI+ community and the Understanding Gender Diversity and Inclusion training module. 🔗 Webinars: https://bit.ly/4ucfdPI 🔗 Training: https://bit.ly/4lSsjPs

June is National Indigenous History Month, honouring First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. 🧡 This month, the CBA is relaunching its Truth and Reconciliation Legal Companion Guide, featuring a new section on UNDRIP. Join the live webinar on June 24. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4tgIusw

A workspace can shape far more than productivity. For many lawyers, small changes to lighting, noise, layout, and routine can have a real impact on focus and well-being. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4x4mFiy

⚖️ This evening, as part of CBA IP Day, we're proud to salute the distinguished careers of Chief Justice Paul Crampton of the Federal Court and Don MacOdrum, whose remarkable contributions have left a lasting mark on intellectual property law in Canada. 🎉

Should lawyers be using AI? How broken are Ontario's civil courts? What does "double criminality" actually mean for Canadians abroad? 📖 The latest Canadian Bar Review tackles all of it: https://bit.ly/4upiHPD

Are UNDRIP commitments legally enforceable, or are they ultimately political promises? The Supreme Court of Canada is set to hear a BC Indigenous rights case that could help define the declaration's reach in domestic law. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4v8v7v5

Canada's lawful access bill is facing mounting criticism from both tech companies and civil liberties advocates. In this op-ed, Robert Diab examines why the Charter concerns surrounding Bill C-22 may not be easily fixed. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4tQ29zb

Hearsay evidence is one of the most contested battlegrounds in criminal law, and the Supreme Court just drew a clearer line. The case involved an Alberta axe murder conviction and the rules governing what a judge can and can't rely on. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4e3M9Vy

How will judges divide up limited family assets to impose damages for the new tort of intimate partner violence? Shelley Hounsell and Vanessa Lam join @alisoncrawford.bsky.social to talk through the practical effects of Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4uVuipu