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The mandate of the Canadian Bar Association is to:
• improve the law;
• improve the administration of justice;
• improve and promote access to justice;
• promote equality in the legal profession and in the justice system
• improve and promote the knowledge, skills, ethical standards and well-being of members of the legal profession;
• represent the legal profession nationally and internati
06/05/2026
Last night the Canadian Bar Association hosted the President’s Dinner and Awards of Excellence with President Bianca Kratt, KC!
It was a wonderful evening full of collegiality with members of the legal community across the country and recognition for our hardworking volunteers and staff!
06/04/2026
Our current President, Jessie Buydens, K. C., and Executive Director, Todd MacPherson, are at the Leadership Forum this morning, as part of the CBA National Governance Week!
06/04/2026
Our Executive Director, Todd MacPherson, and other ED’s from across the country, along with Branch Presidents, National Directors and other staff and volunteers are all in Ottawa this week for the CBA’s Annual Governance Week!
Today kicked off the events with staff meetings that tackle the operations of the organization! Photographed here are just some of the hardworking executive directors from across the country. Tomorrow’s agenda is full for the leadership forum followed by the President’s Award dinner!
📸 : Larissa MacKinnon, CBA Nova Scotia, Denise Cameron, CBA New Brunswick, Robyn Coish, CBA NFLD, Todd MacPherson, CBA Saskatchewan, Michelle Falk, CBA Manitoba, and MAUREEN ARMITAGE, CBA Alberta
06/02/2026
Don't miss these upcoming Section meetings! Full details and registration link can be found for each below ⬇️
Wed., June 3: Environmental & Resources Law: Working with Wildlife. Register: https://www.cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id=sk_sk26env02a&_ga=2.253917896.1115061533.1780425333-1656225546.1770738929
Thurs., June 4: Family Law: Update from the Court of Appeal on Family Matters Before the Court. Register: https://www.cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id=SK_SK26FAM02A&_ga=2.253917896.1115061533.1780425333-1656225546.1770738929
Tues., June 9: Real Property: Commercial Title Insurance Essentials. Register: https://www.cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id=SK_SK26RPR03A&_ga=2.220241496.1115061533.1780425333-1656225546.1770738929
06/01/2026
🧡 June marks National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.
This month, the CBA is relaunching its Truth and Reconciliation Toolkit for Law Firms as the newly refreshed and expanded Truth and Reconciliation Legal Companion Guide. The guide introduces new content, including a section on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) as well as practical ways to incorporate these principles into your practice.
A live webinar in English will take place on June 24 to mark the launch.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4tgIusw
🧡 June marks National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.
This month, the CBA is relaunching its Truth and Reconciliation Toolkit for Law Firms as the newly refreshed and expanded Truth and Reconciliation Legal Companion Guide. The guide introduces new content, including a section on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) as well as practical ways to incorporate these principles into your practice.
A live webinar in English will take place on June 24 to mark the launch. Register here: https://bit.ly/4tgIusw
05/29/2026
CBA-SK members, register today to attend the CBA-SK AGM, in-person or virtually: https://bit.ly/4whLCXh
Agenda:
3:30 - 4:30pm Annual Meeting: Connect, Contribute, Celebrate
4:30pm Community Service Award Presentation and Reception
If you are attending virtually, the zoom login details will be emailed to you upon registration.
05/28/2026
Ready for your next career move—or looking to grow your team?
CBA-SK’s online Job Board is regularly updated with new opportunities across Saskatchewan. Best of all, the Job Board is FREE to post on, making it easy for firms and organizations to connect with legal talent.
Advance your legal career or post an opportunity today:
👉 https://bit.ly/3qPRgCG
05/27/2026
The latest issue of the Canadian Bar Review is now online!
Read it here: https://bit.ly/4uq9QNP
Le numéro le plus récent de la R***e du Barreau canadien est maintenant en ligne!
Nous remercions nos auteurs, nos pairs évaluateurs et notre équipe éditoriale pour leur dévouement et leur travail acharné dans la réalisation de ce numéro.
Lisez-le ici : https://bit.ly/4uq9QNP
05/25/2026
Don't miss these upcoming virtual Section meetings - register today!
May 27, 12pm: Business Law: Summary of New Saskatchewan Franchise Legislation. Register: https://bit.ly/3Po46VD
May 28, 12pm: Privacy & Access Law: The Dangers of Electronic Evidence: Seeing is NOT Believing. Register: https://bit.ly/4v8OlAL
May 29, 12pm: Internationally Trained Lawyers: Ethical Pitfalls to Avoid as ITLs. Register: https://bit.ly/42Xbiep
05/22/2026
👏 CBA Saskatchewan is proud to congratulate the 2026 recipients of our student awards and bursaries at the College of Law, University of Saskatchewan!
This year’s recipients are:
⭐ Saman Chughtai — CBA Saskatchewan Branch Bursary
⭐ Ethan Lin — CBA Saskatchewan Branch Award of Excellence
⭐ Kyle Zwerzinski — CBA Saskatchewan Branch Indigenous Law Student Award
Each award helps support students as they pursue their legal education and future careers in the profession.
Congratulations to all three recipients — we look forward to seeing the impact you will make in the legal community and beyond!