This article was originally published on Law360TM Canada (www.law360.ca), part of LexisNexis Canada Inc. By Stephanie DiGiuseppe, Laura Metcalfe and Sam Puchala Law360 Canada (April 2, 2024, 10:25 AM EDT) — The Toronto Star recently published an article documenting the sexual harassment and violence women experience in the legal profession. The headline was eye-catching — […]
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MeToo in legal profession | Stephanie DiGiuseppe,Laura Metcalfe and Sam Puchala
Posted by John Chagnon in News on April 5th, 2024
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2024 CLA Mentorship program – now accepting applications for interested mentors.
Open to Full/Active CLA members only Applications for Mentees/Mentors – Deadline is March 31, 2024 For the period of May 1 – November 30, 2024, recent calls (new to 5 years) will be paired with seasoned CLA members. Mentors will be assigned or matched up by the mentoring committee. During the mentorship period, mentors and mentees will […]
Posted by Andrea Lowry in News on February 29th, 2024
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2023-2025 CLA Call for Board Nominations
Pursuant to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association, I am pleased to inform all voting members that an election will be held this fall for the Executive and Directors of our Association for the 2023-2025 term. Individuals can access the By-Laws on the CLA website. Note – It is important that voting members […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on August 11th, 2023
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G. Arthur Martin Criminal Justice Medal awarded to defence counsel Marie Henein by Criminal Lawyers’ Association
Toronto, ON, July 19, 2023 – A legendary bright light of the criminal defence bar, Marie Henein, has been chosen as the 2023 recipient of the country’s top legal award – the G. Arthur Martin Medal. The Martin Medal recognizes outstanding, lifetime contributions to the criminal law. Ms. Henein will receive the award at a special awards […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on July 18th, 2023
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R. v. Sullivan, R. v. Chan and R v. Brown.
Today, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in R. v. Sullivan, R. v. Chan and R v. Brown. The Court concluded that section 33.1 of the Criminal Code of Canada which says self-induced intoxication cannot be used as a legal defence is unconstitutional. At the heart of the Supreme Court’s ruling is a concern that a legally innocent person could be […]
Posted by John Chagnon in Uncategorized on May 13th, 2022
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The CLA Women’s Committee wants to support our members and assist them in managing the negative impacts of the new Omicron wave.
The CLA Women’s Committee wants to support our members and assist them in managing the negative impacts of the new Omicron wave. Things are changing rapidly daily as many more individuals are becoming infected. We are here for you. As the Omicron spread continues, changes have been made regarding the measures governments have taken to address […]
Posted by John Chagnon in Uncategorized on January 3rd, 2022
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FEDERAL COURT POST BAIL CASE MANAGEMENT PROCESS
[...]Posted by John Chagnon in Uncategorized on November 28th, 2019
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Civility and mutual respect are cornerstone values of the Canadian bench and bar.
The Criminal Lawyers’ Association is shocked by the recent events in Red Deer, Alberta, where a member of the local defence bar was jailed for comments made in court, after Justice Gordon Yake of the Alberta Court of Justice ordered the court sheriff to “take him away”. The president of the Edmonton Criminal Trial Lawyers’ […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on November 25th, 2024
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CLA statement re the removal of Mark Wasyliw from the Manitoba NDP caucus
The Criminal Lawyers’ Association (CLA) joins the Criminal Defence Lawyer Association of Manitoba in condemning the Manitoba NDP’s actions in expelling Mark Wasilyw, along with their assertion that defence lawyers or those who associate with defence lawyers are unfit to be in their caucus. Everyone in Canada charged with a criminal offence, no matter how […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on September 18th, 2024
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52nd Annual Fall Conference Travel/Accommodation/Registration Bursary
The CLA Board of Directors is extending $500 bursaries to assist up to 20 current members with travel/accommodation/registration fee expenses to attend the upcoming 52nd Fall Conference happening November 15 and 16. These bursaries are open to all members across Ontario that are sole practitioners or work for a law firm with less than 5 […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on August 14th, 2024
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Congratulations to Charles “Chuck” Barhydt on receiving the 2024 Ricky Goldman Mensch Outstanding Member Award
Charles “Chuck” Barhydt has been awarded the 2024 Ricky Goldman Mensch Outstanding Member Award. This is the 4th time this has been awarded by the Criminal Lawyers’ Association. Charles was always a fixture to assist anyone anywhere in and out of court. He invested his time freely and without hesitation without a request. On several occasions while […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on August 13th, 2024
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G. Arthur Martin Criminal Justice Medal awarded to The Honourable Bruce Durno by Criminal Lawyers’ Association
Toronto, ON, July 29, 2024 – The Criminal Lawyers’ Association (CLA) has awarded the prestigious G. Arthur Martin Criminal Justice Medal to The Honourable Bruce Durno. The Martin Medal, presented annually since 1989, recognizes outstanding, lifetime contributions to criminal justice and is named after G. Arthur Martin, who was Canada’s greatest criminal advocate before becoming a […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on July 28th, 2024
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The Mark J. Sandler Professional Development Bursary – Submit by July 31
As a result of the Mark J. Sandler Professional Development Bursary for Recent Calls, the CLA is able to assist up to three full/active members with travel/hotel expenses to attend the upcoming 52nd Fall Conference happening November 15 and 16. We will be offering up to three recent calls up to a $500 bursary each to help reduce […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on July 2nd, 2024
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Statement from CLA President, Boris Bytensky
The @ClaOntario acknowledges today’s funding announcement by @douglasdowney @ONAttorneyGen to hire additional judges and crown prosecutors to help address ongoing significant delays in the criminal justice system. While these resources are sorely needed and will assist, a fair, equitable and properly functioning criminal judicial system can not exist when only two of the three major participants […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on May 30th, 2024
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Happy Holidays from the Criminal Lawyers’ Association!
Happy Holidays from the Criminal Lawyers’ Association (CLA)! The team at the CLA would like to extend our best wishes to you all for a safe and peaceful holiday season. We hope you are able to enjoy the festivities with family and friends. Looking forward to what the new year will bring! Holiday Office Hours The CLA […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on December 19th, 2023
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