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 […]
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R. v. Sullivan, R. v. Chan and R v. Brown.
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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2023 CLA Mentorship program – now accepting applications for interested mentors and mentees
Open to Full/Active CLA members only Application deadline is March 31, 2023 For the period of May 1 – November 30, 2023, 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 meet virtually, at […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on March 6th, 2023
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The Criminal Lawyers’ Association (CLA) enthusiastically endorses the Bencher Good Governance Coalition for the 2023 Law Society of Ontario (LSO) Bencher elections.
The Criminal Lawyers’ Association (CLA) enthusiastically endorses the Bencher Good Governance Coalition for the 2023 Law Society of Ontario (LSO) Bencher elections. The Good Governance Coalition collectively recognizes the existence of systemic racism and each candidate has undertaken to focus on issues of access to justice which are of critical importance to the criminal defence bar and the legal […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on February 12th, 2023
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NEW! Group Benefits Program for Junior & Senior Active, Observer and Affiliate members
We are pleased to announce that we can offer JUNIOR ACTIVE & SENIOR ACTIVE, OBSERVER AND AFFILIATE CLA members Group Health and Dental coverage as well as other benefits through 2 group advisors – Heather Freed, CFP®, CLU, CHS and Harris Pleet, CLU, CHS. This range of benefits is normally only available to companies with three or more employees, but due […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on October 14th, 2022
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The Mark J. Sandler Professional Development Bursary for Recent Calls to attend the 8th Annual Recent Call Conference
SUBMIT BY SEPTEMBER 15! As a result of the Mark J. Sandler Professional Development Bursary for Recent Calls, the CLA is able to assist up to six full/active members with travel/hotel expenses to attend the upcoming 8th CLA Recent Call Conference happening October 22, 2022 in Toronto. We will be offering up to four recent […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on August 19th, 2022
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The Honourable David Watt Awarded the G. Arthur Martin Criminal Justice Medal for 2022 by the Criminal Lawyers’ Association
Toronto, ON, August 10, 2022 – The Criminal Lawyers’ Association commemorates the extraordinary lifetime contribution to the administration of justice of The Honourable David Watt. Universally regarded as a pre-eminent criminal law authority in Canada, David Watt’s contribution is vast. Over 50 years, he has left his mark on the administration of justice through his […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on August 10th, 2022
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Statement on arrest of defence lawyer Caryma Sa’d
On Thursday, May 26, 2022, defence lawyer Caryma Sa’d was arrested outside a rally for Doug Ford, and charged with trespassing under the Trespass to Property Act. For those unfamiliar with Caryma’s work over the last two years, she has been attending political events as an observer, and capturing recordings of the events. Her own take of […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on May 30th, 2022
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Statement from the CLA Executive on the invocation of the Federal Emergencies Act
A criminal defence lawyer’s responsibility is to uphold constitutional rights and protect the public from unnecessary state intrusions. We do not condone criminal activity or support those who engage in such reprehensible conduct, regardless of the cause.The Criminal Lawyers’ Association stands for democracy, the rule of law and civil liberties. The right to peaceful protest […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on February 21st, 2022
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Call for Applicants: For The Defence Co-Editor
Term: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024 Position Description: Two co-editors are required as editors for CLA’s magazine, For The Defence. The terms are two years, with terms expiring on alternating years. The role of the co-editors shall include: Coordinating production of the Newsletter with Carswell, a Thomson Reuters business. Coordinating writers to ensure […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on February 14th, 2022
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The Criminal Lawyers’ Association stands with the freelance Court Interpreters of Ontario in their demands for fair treatment.
The Criminal Lawyers’ Association stands with the freelance Court Interpreters of Ontario in their demands for fair treatment. While protests outside the Courthouses have occurred and some press attention has resulted this is a critical issue to the administration of justice in Ontario which must be addressed. Interpreters are an integral part of our justice […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on February 9th, 2022
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