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,…
Beautiful BC: Celebrating Black Leadership, Building & Sustaining Community October 18-19, 2024 | 07:00 PST Theme: Beautiful BC: Celebrating Black Leadership,…
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! 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 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 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 Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024 Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. …
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…
Dear CABL Family, As we start a fresh year, we want to reflect on 2023. While the past year has…
CABL has partnered with the Canadian Institute to offer a scholarship to two (2) CABL law students (including NCAs), articling…
L’Association canadienne des avocats noirs (CABL) est ravie d’annoncer officiellement la création et la constitution du chapitre du Manitoba (CABL-MB).…
The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) is thrilled to officially announce the establishment and constitution of the Manitoba Chapter…
Come join us on September 21, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST for an exciting session on Opening…
October 24-25, 2023 | Sala San Marco Conference & Event Center, Ottawa Attend the conference where Administrative Law practitioners –…
A Moment in Time represents the challenges we’ve faced, celebrates the milestones we’ve achieved, and envisions a future where…
The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) congratulates The Honourable Arif Virani on his appointment as Canada’s new Minister of Justice…
RECOGNIZING BLACK EXCELLENCE Members of CABL are, and have always been, leaders in their profession. Our awards recognize the very…
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Black Opportunity Fund (BOF) for selecting the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) as…
We are thrilled to be working with The Counsel Network and with the support of the TD Ready Commitment, to launch…
TORONTO, ONTARIO – The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) held its Annual General Meeting on June 22, 2023. As…
Dear CABL members: Voting opens today for the LSO’s bencher election. After thoughtful consideration, CABL has endorsed two groups of…
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La version anglaise suit le texte français. L’ACAN salue la décision Luamba c. Procureur général du Québec, 2022 QCCS 3866…
The Ontario Court of Appeal and the Advocates’ Society are holding their second advocacy skills training program to support lawyers who…
BBPA RFI for General Suppliers of Record Nov_21
You’re invited to… The 2021 CABL Annual Virtual Gala Date: Saturday November 6, 2021 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm The Gala…
Response to SPVM Incident – – Réponse à l’Incident SPVM
CABL Open Letter to VPD and Mayor of Vancouver Regarding Justice Romilly
On May 10, 2021, CABL Nova Scotia hosted the above webinar on IRCAs and the effects of systemic anti-Black racism…
CABL’s statement re the Province of Ontario’s Broadening of Police and Peace-Officers Street Check Powers
Joint Statement on Full Stop – April 16
CABL Statement – Criminal Case Review Commission_ (002)
CABL Letter to Minister Lametti re Canadian Human Rights Act
CABL Statement – Support for the Asian community
Lutter contre le racisme envers les Noirs : Partenariats pour changer les choses | McCarthy Tétrault
McCarthy Tetrault Announces Partnerships for Impact – PR (Mar 2021)
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 – 2021 Information Sheet and Application Form
CABL Statement – 2021 Federal Government Proposed Reforms to Criminal Code
The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL), Ryerson Faculty of Law and the University of Toronto have published a new…
CABL Statement – Racial Slurs in Canadian Universities and Schools
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Sidney B. Linden Award
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 In October 2019 in Halifax, the…
The opening of Ryerson University’s Faculty of Law is the culmination of years of consultation and planning, but it began…
Save the date: In partnership with several universities and colleges across Canada, the University of Toronto is coordinating a first-of-its-kind…
Virtual Events – Video Messages Guide_Prepared for RU
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…
CABL response to OHRC and TPSB
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site, Dresden (Photo: Destination Ontario) 27 to August 1, 2020 The Ontario Heritage Trust is…
real estate during covid (1)
“The Sentencing and Parole Project” – Panel Discussion About this Event “The Sentencing and Parole Project” A MUST SEE, FREE…
Aleta Cromwell of Shubenacadie East and Perry Borden of Middle Sackville have been appointed as Nova Scotia’s newest judges. They…
July 7, 2020 Family Legal Services Provider (FLSP) consultations The Law Society’s Access to Justice Committee invites comments on a…
Happy Pride Month! We celebrate our LGBTQ Members! Despite the strives that have been made, much needs to be done…
CABL Letter to Prime Minister and Minister Lametti – June 25, 2020
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) This was a helpful workshop in mindfulness. Dr.…
On May 21, 2020, CABL hosted the second session of its Really Important Planning Series: Planning your finances to survive…
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 Final
We send our condolences to the loved ones of Justice Pitt. Justice Romain Pitt established the first partnership of Black…
Arleen will conduct an investigation into the Peel District School Board’s compliance with the Minister’s binding Directions to the Board issued…
Congratulations to former CABL President and lifetime member Arleen Huggins, who will receive the LSO’s Law Society Medal, which is…
Patricia DeGuire, one of CABL’s founding members, was recognized for her life-long commitment to mentorship, social justice and the rule…
CABL urges everyone to take precautions until the COVID-19 pandemic is under control. The health of you and your loved…
CABL’s Former President, Shawn Richard, was one of three reviewers for the Review of the Peel District School Board Report:…
Congratulations to Lifetime member Audrey Ramsay for receiving Ontario Bar Association’s Award for Distinguished Service! Audrey has dedicated her whole…
Given that Justice Donald McLeod’s matter is currently before the Ontario Judicial Council, CABL will not be commenting on the…
ITLs and NCAs, register for the first free Internationally Trained Lawyer Networks’ Career Expo 2020 and explore the legal sector’s hiring practices.…
CABL – letter to Convocation re Fagan Motions – Feb 25 2020(2)
Congratulations to the recipients of the University of Windsor’s Honourable Justice Alexander Isaac Scholarship: Natasha Daley Markdonald Omenugha Interest from…
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACK LAWYERS NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting…
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…
Nia Centre for the Arts presents – A Black Art Fair – The fair will feature works from five invited artists – Anique Jordan, Gordon…
Recently published images of the Prime Minister have exposed behaviours and attitudes in Canadian society that undermine the full inclusion…
The Black Female Lawyers Network, the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers and the Ontario Bar Association celebrate this June as…
June marks the beginning of Pride Month! The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers would like to take a moment to…
257226 GF CABL_Postcard-Landscape-Crops (3) Fasken and the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (“CABL”) are proud to make available the Lucie…
Street Checks Letter 2019 04 23
“We need to address the fear and mistrust that street checks have caused for many African Nova Scotians and in…
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 Aide juridique Ontario cesse de fournir des services provisoires Les personnes à…
Black Legal Action Centre to open Legal Aid Ontario ends interim services People who are low-income, identify as Black or…
CABL congratulates Justice Lori Montague for being appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice on October 11, 2017
CABL congratulates Justice Rita Maxwell for being appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice on October 11, 2017
As many of our members will no doubt already be aware, the Law Society of Upper Canada has put forth…
The 311 Open Bar Series presents “Bill 89: Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017” with Chair Justice Sheilagh O’Connell…
CABL congratulates Justice Samuel Moreau for being appointed to the Provincial and Family Courts of Nova Scotia on March 31, 2017
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) The Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee advises the Attorney General of Ontario…
CABL congratulates Justice Aston Joseph Hall who has been appointed as the regional senior judge for the Toronto Region, effective September 9,…
The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (“CABL”) has submitted its review to the Family Legal Services Review with respect to…
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…
CABL congratulates Judge Ronda Van der Hoek on her recent appointment to the Provincial and Family Courts of Nova Scotia. To…