The Canadian Bar Association, Saskatchewan Branch

09/04/2026

Members, please note our office will be closed on Monday for Labour Day! If you are looking for helpful resources or information, please visit our website: www.cbasask.org.

09/04/2026

CBA Saskatchewan members — have you chosen your sections for the 2026–2027 year? Section membership is a great way to stay up to date, connect with colleagues and take part in practical, engaging programming — and all CBA section events are completely FREE via Zoom!

There’s already an exciting lineup coming up, including:
📅 Sept. 9 — Administrative & Labour Law: Practical Tips for Responding to Duty of Fair Representation Claims at the Labour Relations Board. Register: https://www.cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id=sk_sk26adm02a&_ga=2.121772939.109726548.1788361857-1656225546.1770738929

📅 Sept. 10 — Aboriginal Law: Understanding Reserve Lands: The Indian Land Registry System and First Nations Land Registry System. Register: https://www.cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id=SK_SK26ABO03A&_ga=2.263468172.109726548.1788361857-1656225546.1770738929

📅 Sept. 15 — Civil Litigation: Why Self-Care and Trauma-Responsive Practices are a Must for Lawyers. Register: https://www.cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id=SK_SK26CIV03A&_ga=2.62486700.109726548.1788361857-1656225546.1770738929

📅 Sept. 18 — SAGDA & University of Saskatchewan College of Law Start of Season Reception. Register: https://www.cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id=SK_SK26SAG03A&_ga=2.62486700.109726548.1788361857-1656225546.1770738929

You can change your section enrollment anytime throughout the year and sign up for the sections that interest you to receive meeting notices and registration information.

👉 Choose or update your sections and join the conversation!

09/03/2026

Now in the role, CBA National President Loreley Chekay, K.C. explains what "earning trust, together" means to her and how the relationships she's built throughout her career shape her approach to leadership. As she puts it: "Trusted relationships are how we get things done."

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3Uu598y

Now in the role, President Loreley Chekay explains what "earning trust, together" means to her and how the relationships she's built throughout her career shape her approach to leadership. As she puts it: "Trusted relationships are how we get things done."

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3Uu598y

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Maintenant en fonction, la présidente Loreley Chekay explique ce que signifie pour elle de « cultiver la confiance ensemble » et comment les relations qu'elle a tissées tout au long de sa carrière façonnent son approche du leadership. Comme elle le dit : « ce sont les relations de confiance qui permettent de faire avancer les choses. »

🔗 Pour en savoir plus : https://bit.ly/4qQFmU4

09/03/2026

Attention members, final call to order your copy of the CBA-SK Legal Directory! Order your copy today. Shipping begins in late October.

Order by September 8, 2026 to guarantee delivery. After this date, orders will be fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Orders yours today: https://cbasask.org/resources/legal-directory/?_zs=TTEuP1&_zl=31ml3

09/01/2026

The Canadian Bar Association, Saskatchewan Branch is pleased to welcome Angela Stolz as its new Branch President for the 2026–27 term, effective September 1, 2026.

Angela is a Partner at McDougall Gauley LLP, where she practices primarily in construction litigation and environmental law. Born and raised in Regina, she has been actively involved with the CBA throughout her legal career, including serving as Vice-Chair and Chair of the Environment and Resources Law Section and as the Section’s Legislation and Law Reform Representative.

As President, Angela looks forward to connecting with CBA Saskatchewan’s diverse membership and continuing to build an organization that supports the evolving needs of the legal profession.

We’re excited to welcome Angela to the role and wish her every success in the year ahead! 👏

CBA Saskatchewan also welcomes Leah Howie as Treasurer and thanks outgoing Past President Mark Dolan, K.C., for four years of dedicated service to the Board.

Read the full announcement: https://cbasask.org/home/

08/31/2026

As Jessie Buydens’ term as President of the Canadian Bar Association, Saskatchewan Branch comes to an end tomorrow, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank her for her dedication and leadership over the past year.

Since taking office on September 1, 2025, Jessie has brought her experience, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, representing CBA-SK and advocating for the interests of Saskatchewan’s legal profession.

We are grateful for the time, energy and leadership Jessie has given to CBA-SK throughout her presidential year.

Thank you, Jessie, for a wonderful year of service and leadership! 👏

08/28/2026

Don't miss another new BarNotes article, "Arrears and retroactive support; one of these things is not like the other" by Rochelle D. Blocka B.Sc. (Hons), J.D.

Read the full piece here: https://bit.ly/4zPywCy

08/27/2026

An interesting op-ed by current CBA National President, Bianca Kratt, K.C. Countering the denigration of judges was one of the recurring activities of CBA President Bianca Kratt, KC during her year in office. As her term wraps up, she shares advice on how to disagree responsibly with their decisions.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3SBkROp.

Countering the denigration of judges was one of the recurring activities of CBA President Bianca Kratt, KC during her year in office. As her term wraps up, she shares advice on how to disagree responsibly with their decisions.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3SBkROp

08/26/2026

🍂 You're invited to the CBA Saskatchewan President's Reception with Angela Stolz! Reconnect with colleagues, expand your professional network, and kick off the new CBA year at one of our annual President's Receptions.

📍 Saskatoon
🗓️ Wednesday, September 23, 2026
🕟 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

📍 Regina
🗓️ Thursday, September 24, 2026
🕟 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

These complimentary receptions are a great opportunity to connect with fellow CBA Saskatchewan members in a relaxed setting as we welcome the new Branch year.
Registration is required, and attendance is exclusive to CBA Saskatchewan members.

Saskatoon: https://www.cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id=sk_sk26rec01a

Regina: https://www.cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id=SK_SK26REC02A

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/24/2026

CBA-SK members: an interesting read involving AI mediation in family law.
Read more below.

Could family disputes be resolved before they ever reach a judge?

Jason Ward proposes court-hosted AI mediation as a new front door to Canada's family justice system.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4qyEm6P

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Les conflits familiaux pourraient-ils être réglés avant même de se rendre devant un juge ?

Jason Ward propose la médiation judiciaire assistée par IA comme nouvelle porte d'entrée du système de justice familiale au Canada.

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