2023-24

A sustainable and accessible justice system as an important priority for Albertans according to public opinion research undertaken by Nanos Research on behalf of CBA Alberta. CBA Alberta is calling on all political parties in the provincial election to commit to increasing resources for the justice system. The justice system has been systemically underfunded by successive governments, and while recent investments are welcome, there is still more to be done.

Mental Health Week was established in 1951 by the Canadian Mental Health Association. It is observed annually during the first full week of May. This year, Mental Health Week is May 1 – May 7, 2023.

The Canadian Bar Association – Alberta Branch (CBA Alberta) recognizes the commitments made by the Government of Alberta in Budget 2023 to funding justice initiatives.

CBA Alberta is pleased to announce that Susan Borsic K.C. will be its new Manager of Professional Development commencing on March 6, 2023. This is a brand-new position, which Susan will be the first to hold.

The Canadian Bar Association – Alberta Branch (CBA Alberta) has long advocated for additional supports for the family justice system.

The Canadian Bar Association – Alberta Branch (CBA Alberta) is pleased with the outcome of the February 6, 2023 special meeting of the Law Society of Alberta, at which the resolution to repeal Rule 67.4 was defeated.

The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) and HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario (HALCO) are releasing the report Access to Justice for Trans People.

The Canadian Bar Association Alberta Branch (“CBA Alberta”) is aware that a special meeting of the Law Society of Alberta has been called for February 6, 2023 to vote on a resolution to repeal Rule 67.4 of the Rules of the Law Society of Alberta (the “Rules”).

Findings from a recent national study on wellness in the legal profession raised alarms regarding the mental health of Canadian legal professionals.

CBA Alberta statement on the death of J. Patrick Peacock K.C.