On behalf of the CLA management and Board we wish all good tidings for the holiday season. The CLA office will be closed on December 24, 2019 and will reopen on January 2, 2020. Please note the CLA office will not have access to phone or email while closed for the holidays. We will do […]
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Happy Holidays from the Criminal Lawyers’ Association
Posted by John Chagnon in News on December 16, 2019
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CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF SHAWN PORTER
[...]Posted by John Chagnon in News on October 4, 2019
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Now accepting Nominations for the CLA Executive and Directors for the 2019-2021 term
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 2019-2021 term. Members can access the By-Laws on the CLA website in the members only section. Note – […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on July 31, 2019
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47th Annual CLA Fall Conference Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities
November 15-16, 2019, Toronto Eaton Centre Marriott, 525 Bay Street, Toronto The Annual Criminal Lawyers’ Association Fall Conference is Canada’s largest criminal law conference, attracting defence lawyers, members of the judiciary, educators, reporters and other prominent guests from across Canada. The 2018 Fall Conference was record breaking with more than 800 participants! The Annual Recent […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on July 10, 2019
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In the matter of Hassan Diab & the demand for public release of the Segal Report and a call for a Public Inquiry
Toronto, ON, May 30, 3019 – In June of last year, the Criminal Lawyers’ Association along with a number of other public interest organizations urged the former Minister of Justice to conduct a public inquiry into the circumstances giving rise to Hassan Diab’s extradition to France in 2014 particularly given the role of and representations […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on May 31, 2019
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CRIMINAL LAWYERS’ ASSOCIATION AWARDS G. ARTHUR MARTIN CRIMINAL JUSTICE MEDAL FOR 2019 TO JUSTICE DAVID H. DOHERTY
Toronto, ON, May 28, 2019 – The Criminal Lawyers Association (CLA) has awarded the prestigious G. Arthur Martin Criminal Justice Medal to Justice David. H. Doherty. The Martin Medal was struck in 1989 to honour Goldwyn Arthur Martin, a nationally prominent criminal lawyer and eminent jurist. It is awarded in recognition of lifelong achievement and […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on May 28, 2019
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Robe donation update – how to donate or pick-up
We’re very pleased to report we have already started to receive robe donations in the CLA office. Thanks to all those that have already donated! As a reminder, robe donations can be made by: Bring your old robes to the Spring Conference on June 8. A CLA office rep will collect on site. Drop off […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on May 24, 2019
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2019 BENCHER ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS
Voting has started. All eligible voters will receive voting instructions from the Law Society of Ontario (LSO). The deadline for voting is April 30, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. The CLA board has endorsed eleven lawyers for election as Benchers of the LSO. The CLA board conducted a detailed survey and screening process to ensure […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on March 14, 2019
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Remote Defence Access Service (RDA) – Toronto South Detention Centre
[...]Posted by John Chagnon in News on February 25, 2019
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2019 CLA Mentorship program – now accepting interested mentors and mentees
CLA members only! Application deadline is March 15, 2019 For the period of April 1 – November 30, 2019, 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 16, 2019
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