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Canadian Bar Association calls on law firms to hire more Indigenous lawyersBrad Regehr has also called on the federal government to ensure there's more diversity among judges.CanadaJun 6, 2021
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Winnipeg lawyer first Indigenous head of Canadian Bar AssociationBrad Regehr, a partner with Maurice Law in Winnipeg, is from Saskatchewan's Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, and began his tenure as CBA president Tuesday in a historic appointment.Sep 4, 2020
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A ‘broken’ system: Canadians can’t afford lawyers but don’t qualify for legal aidMany Canadians unable to afford lawyers and end up pleading guilty or representing themselves in court.CanadaDec 6, 2019
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Canadian Bar Association calls on Quebec to drop notwithstanding clause from Bill 21The Canadian Bar Association has come out against Quebec's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause to shield its controversial secularism bill from court challenge.PoliticsApr 4, 2019
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New provincial judge appointed in The PasThe province has appointed a new provincial court judge who will be serving in The Pas.CrimeOct 12, 2018
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Immigration Canada ‘breaking the law,’ when denying some disabled applicants, say legal expertsSome Canadian permanent residents are being unfairly rejected by immigration officials and the federal government may be breaking the law, say experts.CanadaAug 29, 2017
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Trudeau announces changes to process of selecting SCOC judgesAs part of the new process, Trudeau says former prime minister Kim Campbell will chair a new "independent and non-partisan advisory board" to recommend candidates for the high court.PoliticsAug 2, 2016
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Women left out of federal money for legal aid: lawyersAs Ottawa promises more money to help improve access to the criminal justice system, a disproportionate number of women are at risk of being left out, say members of the legal aid community.CanadaJun 9, 2016
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Free legal advice at this year’s ‘Law Day’Albertans in need of legal advice can talk with a lawyer for free during Law Day on SaturdayCanadaApr 16, 2016
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New Canadian program helps lawyers, judges deal with mental health issuesAccording to the Mood Disorder Society of Canada, lawyers and other professionals are at a greater risk for many mental health issues including depression, anxiety, addiction and suicide.CanadaSep 30, 2015
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