The latest episode of Verdicts and Voices looks at why several provinces and territories have already ditched the bar exam and what they’ve replaced it with.

The CBA is calling for changes to Canada’s immigration system as it’s ill-equipped to respond to the emerging crisis south of the border, and the surge of inquiries from people fearing violence and persecution.

In a decision observers say paves the way for illegal detentions to be swiftly & robustly reviewed, the Supreme Court has found prisoners can appear before a judge to challenge a refusal to change their security classification. @journo_dale reports.

Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Richard Wagner is sounding the alarm about the threats to the rule of law and judicial independence around the world. @_HollyLake has that story.

Not sure commercial AI platforms are private enough to trust with client information or Crown disclosure? Running your own model is always an option, writes @robertdiab

On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, the CBA is calling for changes to Canada’s immigration system to respond to the surge of inquiries from trans Americans fearing violence and persecution. @suebailey has the story.

On the latest episode of Verdicts & Voices, UN Special Rapporteur Margaret Satterthwaite talks about autocrats around the world who are unleashing assaults on their legal systems.

Calling all legal journalists! 📣 The Law Commission of Canada and the Canadian Bar Association are pleased to invite applications for the 2026 LCC-CBA Journalism Fellowship, valued at $40,000 CAD. Applications will be accepted until December 19, 2025: https://t.co/mqM6qYmUU3

If you want to do pro bono work well and sustainably, you’re going to need more than good intentions. You need systems that support you.

When you're not sure commercial AI platforms are private enough to trust with client information or Crown disclosure, running your own model may be the answer, writes @robertdiab

The federal government has announced a second round of nation-building projects. But it's still unclear what qualifies something as being in the national interest.

Immigration lawyer Amandeep Hayer says it's worth slowing down the 'lost Canadians' bill to address its issues with adoption. He's appearing before the Senate committee studying Bill C-3 today.

Civil communication is the backbone of persuasive advocacy and the credibility of the system itself. Our letters should look like instruments of resolution, not weapons of war, writes Brandon Hastings.

How do we tap the vast potential of artificial intelligence systems without exacerbating biases inherent in the data they train on? It starts with having the right people at the table.

While Ottawa may have “its heart in the right place” with legislation to restore the citizenship of “lost Canadians,” lawyers say it’s still missing the mark by failing to create one set of simple rules for everyone to follow. @journo_dale has the story.

if you want to do pro bono work well and sustainably, you’re going to need more than good intentions. You need systems that support you.

While debate about sentencing and justice policy is healthy in a democracy, observers say recent outcry over child porn decision misleads public, undermines the judiciary and administration of justice.

CBA members travel to Mongolia, leave inspired by efforts to create a just and fair legal system for those most vulnerable.

In a decision that tries to clarify consent in sexual assault cases, the Supreme Court of Canada has found that when the ability to give it is in question, trial judges should consider direct and circumstantial evidence. @journo_dale has the story.

How do we tap the vast potential of artificial intelligence systems without exacerbating biases inherent in the data they train on? It starts with having the right people at the table.