Open Letter Regarding Ontario’s Calls for Bail Reform
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CABL Conference and Gala 2024
Beautiful BC: Celebrating Black Leadership, Building & Sustaining Community October 18-19, 2024 | 07:00 PST Theme: Beautiful BC: Celebrating Black Leadership,…
CABL’s LGBTQ2S+ Mentoring Program
Dear Members, As we commemorate the beginning of Pride season, we take this moment to celebrate the diversity and resilience…
The OBA BLOCKO is Back!
The OBA BLOCKO is Back! Date: Monday, February 26, 2024 Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST Location: OBA Conference Centre, 20 Toronto…
SAVE THE DATE: BIPOC Leaders & Entrepreneurs in Tech
SAVE THE DATE: BIPOC Leaders & Entrepreneurs in Tech Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Location: Lawson Lundell LLP, Cathedral…
LSO/CABL/OABP Black History Month Event
LSO/CABL/OABP Black History Month Event Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST Location: Online (Zoom) The Canadian Association of Black…
First Annual Sankofa Lecture in Honour of Black History Month
First Annual Sankofa Lecture in Honour of Black History Month Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024 Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. …
New Year Kickoff!
New Year Kickoff! Date: Wednesday, January 24, 202 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST Location: Wildfire Steakhouse Toronto, 8 Colborne St, Toronto, Ontario…
CABL’s President and Vice President Share Insights on 2023
Dear CABL Family, As we start a fresh year, we want to reflect on 2023. While the past year has…
Don’t Miss This Scholarship Opportunity!
CABL has partnered with the Canadian Institute to offer a scholarship to two (2) CABL law students (including NCAs), articling…
CABL souhaite la bienvenue au chapitre du Manitoba
L’Association canadienne des avocats noirs (CABL) est ravie d’annoncer officiellement la création et la constitution du chapitre du Manitoba (CABL-MB).…
CABL Welcomes Manitoba Chapter
The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) is thrilled to officially announce the establishment and constitution of the Manitoba Chapter…
Opening Your Law Practice
Come join us on September 21, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST for an exciting session on Opening…
23rd Annual Conference on Advanced Administrative Law & Practice
October 24-25, 2023 | Sala San Marco Conference & Event Center, Ottawa Attend the conference where Administrative Law practitioners –…
A Moment in Time – CABL’s 27th Annual Conference & Gala Celebration
A Moment in Time represents the challenges we’ve faced, celebrates the milestones we’ve achieved, and envisions a future where…
CABL Welcomes Canada’s New Minister of Justice and Attorney General
The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) congratulates The Honourable Arif Virani on his appointment as Canada’s new Minister of Justice…
Introducing the CABL Awards
RECOGNIZING BLACK EXCELLENCE Members of CABL are, and have always been, leaders in their profession. Our awards recognize the very…
Celebrating the Winners of the Black Opportunity Fund Grant Program!
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Black Opportunity Fund (BOF) for selecting the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) as…
The survey examining the Black lawyers experience in Canada is live!
We are thrilled to be working with The Counsel Network and with the support of the TD Ready Commitment, to launch…
Announcing CABL’s New Board of Directors!
TORONTO, ONTARIO – The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) held its Annual General Meeting on June 22, 2023. As…
Vote Today in the LSO Bencher Election!
Dear CABL members: Voting opens today for the LSO’s bencher election. After thoughtful consideration, CABL has endorsed two groups of…
CABL’s Endorsements for the 2023 LSO Bencher Election
https://cabl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-CABL-LSO-Bencher-Election-Endorsements.pdf
L’ACAN salue la décision Luamba c. Procureur général du Québec, 2022 QCCS 3866 / CABL applauds the decision in Luamba c. Procureur général du Québec, 2022 QCCS 3866
La version anglaise suit le texte français. L’ACAN salue la décision Luamba c. Procureur général du Québec, 2022 QCCS 3866…
TAS-OCA Advocacy Skills Training Series
The Ontario Court of Appeal and the Advocates’ Society are holding their second advocacy skills training program to support lawyers who…
BBPA is looking for suitably qualified Black lawyers
BBPA RFI for General Suppliers of Record Nov_21
CABL’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY VIRTUAL GALA
You’re invited to… The 2021 CABL Annual Virtual Gala Date: Saturday November 6, 2021 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm The Gala…
CABL’s response to the June 10th incident involving the service de police de la ville Montréal
Response to SPVM Incident – – Réponse à l’Incident SPVM
CABL’s open letter to the Vancouver Police Department and Mayor of Vancouver regarding the wrongful arrest of the Honourable Selwyn Romilly
CABL Open Letter to VPD and Mayor of Vancouver Regarding Justice Romilly
Webinar Recording: IRCAs and the effects of systemic anti-Black racism in sentencing hearings
On May 10, 2021, CABL Nova Scotia hosted the above webinar on IRCAs and the effects of systemic anti-Black racism…
CABL’s statement regarding the Province of Ontario’s Broadening of Police and Peace-Officers Street Check Powers
CABL’s statement re the Province of Ontario’s Broadening of Police and Peace-Officers Street Check Powers
CABL, FACL, SABA, and the CMLA joint statement re the #FULLSTOP movement at the Law Society of Ontario
Joint Statement on Full Stop – April 16
CABL’s Statement Regarding Proposed Criminal Case Review Commission
CABL Statement – Criminal Case Review Commission_ (002)
CABL’s open letter to Minister Lametti re Canadian Human Rights Act
CABL Letter to Minister Lametti re Canadian Human Rights Act
CABL’s statement of support for the Asian community
CABL Statement – Support for the Asian community
La Canadian Association of Black Lawyers est heureuse d’accueillir McCarthy Tétrault à titre de partenaire pour la défense de l’intérêt public et d’allié pour le développement des capacités professionnelles.
Lutter contre le racisme envers les Noirs : Partenariats pour changer les choses | McCarthy Tétrault
CABL is excited to welcome McCarthy Tétrault as our Partner in Public Interest Advocacy and Capacity Building, and our Ally in Professional Development!
McCarthy Tetrault Announces Partnerships for Impact – PR (Mar 2021)
Congratulations to the Honourable Aston J. Hall on being appointed the new Associate Chief Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice!
Congratulations to the Honourable Aston J. Hall! Effective June 3, 2021, the Honourable Aston J. Hall becomes the new Associate…
The Roger Fisher Negotiation Training Scholarship
The Roger Fisher Negotiation Training Scholarship – 2021 Information Sheet and Application Form
CABL’s statement re the Government of Canada’s proposed amendments to the Criminal Code and to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
CABL Statement – 2021 Federal Government Proposed Reforms to Criminal Code
Race and Criminal Injustice: New report from CABL, Ryerson’s Faculty of Law and the University of Toronto confirms significant racial differences in perceptions and experiences with the Ontario criminal justice system
The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL), Ryerson Faculty of Law and the University of Toronto have published a new…
CABL’s statement regarding the use of racial slurs in Canadian universities and schools
CABL Statement – Racial Slurs in Canadian Universities and Schools
McCarthy Tétrault 2021 1L Black and Indigenous Summer Program
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THE NOVASCOTIAN: North Preston lawyer fighting hard for change
https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/lifestyles/local-lifestyles/the-novascotian-north-preston-lawyer-fighting-hard-for-change-505115/
CABL Podcast
Who’s ready for CABL Podcast? CABL is so excited to have as our guest the President of the Black Female…
NAVIGATING THE CORPORATE SPACE AS WOMEN OF COLOUR: WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES
Navigating the Corporate Space as Women of Colour What a difference a year makes In October 2019 in Halifax, the…
A Guide to Recording your Congratulatory Video Message
The opening of Ryerson University’s Faculty of Law is the culmination of years of consultation and planning, but it began…
National Dialogues And Action
Save the date: In partnership with several universities and colleges across Canada, the University of Toronto is coordinating a first-of-its-kind…
Ryerson Law Opening Event – Request for Video Greeting
Virtual Events – Video Messages Guide_Prepared for RU
The City of Toronto invites you to its 2020 Virtual Articling Open Hou
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Time: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Meeting Platform: WebEx Please start by either calling 1-416-915-6530…
Celebrating Emancipation Day and Ontario’s Black history and heritage
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site, Dresden (Photo: Destination Ontario) 27 to August 1, 2020 The Ontario Heritage Trust is…
JUL 14 Garage Series 2020 – The Sentencing and Parole Project
“The Sentencing and Parole Project” – Panel Discussion About this Event “The Sentencing and Parole Project” A MUST SEE, FREE…
Congratulations to Aleta Cromwell and Perry Borden on their appointments to the Bench!
Aleta Cromwell of Shubenacadie East and Perry Borden of Middle Sackville have been appointed as Nova Scotia’s newest judges. They…
“Live with André Bacchus and Alisha E. Athanasiou, a FREE virtual chat”
July 7, 2020 Family Legal Services Provider (FLSP) consultations The Law Society’s Access to Justice Committee invites comments on a…
CABL Celebrates Pride and Co-Presents “Our Dance Revolution”
Happy Pride Month! We celebrate our LGBTQ Members! Despite the strives that have been made, much needs to be done…
Open Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau and Minister Lametti re Federal Government Strategies to Address Anti-Black Racism
CABL Letter to Prime Minister and Minister Lametti – June 25, 2020
CABL & The Black Legal Action Centre – Protest Tool-Kit
CABL and The Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) have joined to provide a Know Your Rights Legal Tool-Kit for protesters.…
May 7, 2020 – Mindfulness: Tuning In with Dr. Jennifer Boyce (http://www.getinflow.ca)
May 7, 2020 – Mindfulness: Tuning In with Dr. Jennifer Boyce (http://www.getinflow.ca) This was a helpful workshop in mindfulness. Dr.…
Really Important Planning Series Session #2
On May 21, 2020, CABL hosted the second session of its Really Important Planning Series: Planning your finances to survive…
Congratulations to lifetime member Audrey Ramsay, appointed to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Justice Audrey P. C. Ramsay was born in Jamaica and immigrated to Canada at the age of 10. She received…
SABA Toronto and CABL Criminal Law Webinar – Wednesday, May 20, 2020
SABA Toronto and CABL Criminal Law Webinar Final
CABL mourns the loss of The Honourable Justice Romain W. M. Pitt
We send our condolences to the loved ones of Justice Pitt. Justice Romain Pitt established the first partnership of Black…
Former CABL Arleen President appointed Peel District School Board Investigator
Arleen will conduct an investigation into the Peel District School Board’s compliance with the Minister’s binding Directions to the Board issued…
Arleen Huggins – 2020 Law Society Medal Award Recipient
Congratulations to former CABL President and lifetime member Arleen Huggins, who will receive the LSO’s Law Society Medal, which is…
Congratulations to CBA Touchstone Award Winner: Patricia DeGuire
Patricia DeGuire, one of CABL’s founding members, was recognized for her life-long commitment to mentorship, social justice and the rule…
COVID-19 Concerns
CABL urges everyone to take precautions until the COVID-19 pandemic is under control. The health of you and your loved…
Former CABL President Shawn Richard was one of the Reviewers finding anti-black racism in Peel District School Board
CABL’s Former President, Shawn Richard, was one of three reviewers for the Review of the Peel District School Board Report:…
Congratulations to Audrey Ramsay and Esi Codjoe, OBA Award Recipients
Congratulations to Lifetime member Audrey Ramsay for receiving Ontario Bar Association’s Award for Distinguished Service! Audrey has dedicated her whole…
The Honourable Justice Donald McLeod
Given that Justice Donald McLeod’s matter is currently before the Ontario Judicial Council, CABL will not be commenting on the…
Internationally Trained Lawyer Networks’ Career Expo – March 11, 2020
ITLs and NCAs, register for the first free Internationally Trained Lawyer Networks’ Career Expo 2020 and explore the legal sector’s hiring practices.…
CABL’s Letter to LSO Convocation re Fagan Motions
CABL – letter to Convocation re Fagan Motions – Feb 25 2020(2)
Honourable Justice Alexander Isaac Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the recipients of the University of Windsor’s Honourable Justice Alexander Isaac Scholarship: Natasha Daley Markdonald Omenugha Interest from…
Notice of Annual Meeting of Members
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACK LAWYERS NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting…
Ryerson Law Appoints Black Female as New Dean – Donna E. Young
On December 16, 2019, Ryerson University Faculty of Law announced the new Dean is Donna E. Young: https://www.ryerson.ca/news-events/news/2019/12/donna-e-young-appointed-founding-dean-of-faculty-of-law/ CABL welcomes…
A Black Art Fair
Nia Centre for the Arts presents – A Black Art Fair – The fair will feature works from five invited artists – Anique Jordan, Gordon…
CABL’s Response to Prime Minister Trudeau’s Black and Brown Face Images
Recently published images of the Prime Minister have exposed behaviours and attitudes in Canadian society that undermine the full inclusion…
A joint statement from CABL, OBA and BFLN in recognition of Pride Month
The Black Female Lawyers Network, the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers and the Ontario Bar Association celebrate this June as…
Happy Pride Month!
June marks the beginning of Pride Month! The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers would like to take a moment to…
Lucie and Thornton Blackburn Scholarship
257226 GF CABL_Postcard-Landscape-Crops (3) Fasken and the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (“CABL”) are proud to make available the Lucie…
CABL’s Comment on the Wortley Report on Street Checks in Nova Scotia
Street Checks Letter 2019 04 23
Nova Scotia’s Justice Minister Orders Moratorium on Street Checks of Pedestrians, Vehicle Passengers
“We need to address the fear and mistrust that street checks have caused for many African Nova Scotians and in…
2019 Law Society Bencher Election – CABL Candidate Endorsements
The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) encourages all its members to vote in the Law Society of Ontario Bencher…
Le Black Legal Action Centre ouvre ses portes
Le Black Legal Action Centre ouvre ses portes Aide juridique Ontario cesse de fournir des services provisoires Les personnes à…
Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) to open
Black Legal Action Centre to open Legal Aid Ontario ends interim services People who are low-income, identify as Black or…
Congratulations Justice Lori Beth Montague
CABL congratulates Justice Lori Montague for being appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice on October 11, 2017
Congratulations Justice Rita Maxwell
CABL congratulates Justice Rita Maxwell for being appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice on October 11, 2017
CABL’s Submission on the Status of the Statement of Principles
As many of our members will no doubt already be aware, the Law Society of Upper Canada has put forth…
Family Lawyers: “Bill 89: Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017”
The 311 Open Bar Series presents “Bill 89: Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017” with Chair Justice Sheilagh O’Connell…
Congratulations Justice Samuel Moreau
CABL congratulates Justice Samuel Moreau for being appointed to the Provincial and Family Courts of Nova Scotia on March 31, 2017
Congratulations to Justice Rickcola Brinton
CABL congratulates Justice Rickcola Brinton for being appointed to the Provincial and Family Courts of Nova Scotia on March 31, 2017
JUDICIAL VACANCY ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE NORFOLK COUNTY (SIMCOE)
JUDICIAL VACANCY ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE NORFOLK COUNTY (SIMCOE) The Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee advises the Attorney General of Ontario…
CABL Congratulates Justice Aston Joseph Hall
CABL congratulates Justice Aston Joseph Hall who has been appointed as the regional senior judge for the Toronto Region, effective September 9,…
CABL’s Submission to Family Legal Services Review
The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (“CABL”) has submitted its review to the Family Legal Services Review with respect to…
Black Lawyer-ish Needs You
On December 23, 2016, CABL launched it’s first ever e-magazine, Black Lawyer-ish, which can be accessed by clicking on this link. If you…
Judge Van der Hoek Appointed to Nova Scotia Provincial and Family Court
CABL congratulates Judge Ronda Van der Hoek on her recent appointment to the Provincial and Family Courts of Nova Scotia. To…