Over the past 9 days, hundreds of CLA members have selflessly and tirelessly given their time to assist thousands of detained persons all across Ontario. Their efforts, combined with the efforts of our dedicated Judges, Justice of the Peace, Crown Attorneys, court staff, Legal Aid duty counsel and other justice system partners, have played a […]
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AS TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENTS ARE IMPLEMENTED, CLA TO SCALE BACK VOLUNTEERS
Posted by John Chagnon in News on March 24, 2020
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CLA Recognizes Ontario’s Justice System Participants and Calls on the Attorney General for More to be Done to Reduce the Number of Persons in Custody
The COVID-19 pandemic is a new and unprecedented challenge for our country and for our courts. Leaders in these times must make tough decisions where there is no right answer or proven recipe for success. This past week, the CLA mobilized our 1500 members, many of whom risked their health and safety to assist at […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on March 21, 2020
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Message from CLA President, John Struthers – March 20
For the past week our organization and our tremendous members have courageously run into the burning building that is our Justice system. We have secured hundreds of releases. We have advocated for the health and safety of all Justice system participants and accused. We have sought a total shutdown and remote access. Finally this has […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on March 20, 2020
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Not a current member of the CLA? You can apply for a “trial” membership
These are special times when we need to come together and support each other. We understand that the current situation may have an impact on you financially. As a result effective immediately, the Criminal Lawyers’ Association (CLA) has decided to do the following: Current members: Members can hold off paying for their renewal until June […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on March 19, 2020
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Message from CLA President, John Struthers
This week the Criminal Lawyers’ Association (CLA) has mobilized our 1500 members who volunteered in a massive show of support for the justice system and the public. We have placed Counsel in every Court in the Province to assist during this pandemic. These counsel have worked tirelessly to secure the release of hundreds of persons […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on March 18, 2020
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Tracking delays in scheduling bail hearings
Download this message in PDF for sharing/printing. As some of you know, a Province-wide Practice Direction has recently been promulgated regarding the procedure to be followed when scheduling “lengthy” bail hearings. In some jurisdictions, local protocols have previously existed to address these issues. Of course, the extent to which the scheduling of lengthy bail hearings […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on February 27, 2020
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Announcing the winners of ‘Refer to Win’ & ‘Join to Win’
Announcing the winners of ‘Refer to Win’ & ‘Join to Win’
Posted by John Chagnon in News on February 21, 2020
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2020 CLA Mentorship program – now accepting interested mentors and mentees
CLA members only! Application deadline is March 15, 2020 For the period of April 1 – November 30, 2020, 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, at minimum, for […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on February 19, 2020
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FREE CLA/MAG Session in Toronto or by Webcast – Representing Sexual Assault Complainants in Criminal Cases – February 29, 2020
The Criminal Lawyers’ Association and Ministry of the Attorney General are hosting a FREE session for defence counsel who wish to represent sexual assault complainants in criminal cases or for those who wish to know more about the role of complainant counsel in sexual offence cases and the evolving law in this area. The conference […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on January 28, 2020
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Join to Win! Become a member and get up to 15-months of membership for the price of 12
The Criminal Lawyers Association (CLA) is a specialty legal organization in Canada. With 1,450+ members and counting. The CLA has emerged as one of the strongest voices of criminal justice and social liberty in Canada. Become a member of the CLA before February 15 and get up to 15 months of membership for the price […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on January 8, 2020
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