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CBA NATIONAL NEWS FUHRER WINS ELECTION FOR NATIONAL SECOND VP Janet Fuhrer of Ottawa has won the election for incoming Second Vice- President of the CBA. The position is the first step on the ladder to the national presidency, a post she will assume in August 2015. “I am committed to a strong, unified association with national, provincial and territorial groups working together, delivering affordable products and Janet Fuhrer services that provide demonstrable value,” said Fuhrer in describing her vision for the CBA. “It is your new or renewed membership, and your interest in belonging and volunteering, which are needed for the important work of the CBA to be done.” Ninety-three percent of Council members voted in the two-way election race between Ms. Fuhrer and Paul Sweeny. A CBA member since 1985, Ms. Fuhrer currently chairs the National Professional Development Committee, and is a past chair of National Sections Council. CCCA & ROTMAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT PARTNER TO CREATE IN-HOUSE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM The CCCA and the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management have partnered to create the Business Leadership Program for In-House Counsel, which will provide graduates with the designation of Certified In-House Counsel – Canada (CIC.C). “The program fulfills the Roger Martin, Dean of the Rotman School of Management, and Grant Borbridge, CCCA Chair members, giving them a competitive edge over their peers. Essentially, graduates of the Certified In-House Counsel – Canada program will have proven that they can use their legal skills and business knowledge to solve complex and ever-changing organizational challenges.” learning and competency needs required by in-house The announcement was made on April 15 at the counsel who are ultimately looking to become a CCCA’s National Spring Conference in Toronto. To General Counsel or member of an executive team,” learn more about the program, visit www.cccaaccje.org. explained CCCA Chair Grant Borbridge, Q.C. “This program provides an enormous advantage to CCCA 12 ■ MARCH/APRIL 2013 ARCTIC OBITER
CBA INTERVENES AT SCC IN SUMMARY JUDGMENT APPEALS The CBA recently intervened at the Supreme Court of Canada in Bruno Appliance v. Hryniak and Hryniak v. Mauldin, two appeals interpreting Ontario’s summary judgment rules. The CBA’s David Sterns and Paul Sweeny appeared on behalf of the Association. In a video interview with National magazine, Sterns explained why the CBA’s appearance was important. “The CBA was here to ensure that the court understood from the profession the importance of Paul Sweeny & David Sterns speak to National magazine. getting access to a dispute resolution process, whatever that may be, quickly and cheaply.” Watch the full interview at nationalmagazine.ca. ENVISIONING EQUAL JUSTICE On a recent broadcast of CBC’s Radio’s Sunday which, through extensive research, communications, Edition, Dr. Melina Buckley of the CBA spoke about and coordinated efforts to produce a common vision, Canada’s ongoing access to justice crisis. aims to respond to the access to justice crisis and improve justice for all Canadians. Despite the serious problems the public faces in receiving legal assistance, Dr. The Envisioning Equal Justice Summit, Buckley commented to program host taking place April 25-27 in Vancouver, is Michael Enright, “We’re at a really a major part of the project. The summit important moment in terms of working will bring together stakeholders from together and trying to make the system across the legal landscape to develop a work for everybody.” Listen to the full shared vision of equal justice and the discussion at: http://j.mp/CBCBuckley. practical strategies needed to achieve that vision. Dr. Buckley is chair of the Access to Justice Committee, which coordinates and Learn more about the Committee’s work: integrates CBA activities to improve and www.cba.org/CBA/Access/main/. promote access to justice for the poor and middle class in Canada. In 2012, the Committee embarked upon an ambitious project titled Envisioning Equal Justice, Dr. Melina Buckley, Chair of the CBA’s Access to Justice Committee ARCTIC OBITER MARCH/APRIL 2013 ■ 13
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CBA INTERVENES AT SCC IN<br />
SUMMARY JUDGMENT APPEALS<br />
The CBA recently intervened at the Supreme Court of<br />
Canada in Bruno Appliance v. Hryniak and Hryniak v.<br />
Mauldin, two appeals interpreting Ontario’s summary<br />
judgment rules. The CBA’s David Sterns and Paul<br />
Sweeny appeared on behalf of the Association.<br />
In a video interview with National magazine, Sterns<br />
explained why the CBA’s appearance was important.<br />
“The CBA was here to ensure that the court<br />
understood from the profession the importance of<br />
Paul Sweeny & David Sterns speak to National magazine.<br />
getting access to a dispute resolution process,<br />
whatever that may be, quickly and cheaply.”<br />
Watch the full interview at nationalmagazine.ca.<br />
ENVISIONING EQUAL JUSTICE<br />
On a recent broadcast of CBC’s Radio’s Sunday which, through extensive research, communications,<br />
Edition, Dr. Melina Buckley of the CBA spoke about and coordinated efforts to produce a common vision,<br />
Canada’s ongoing access to justice crisis.<br />
aims to respond to the access to justice crisis and<br />
improve justice for all Canadians.<br />
Despite the serious problems the public<br />
faces in receiving legal assistance, Dr.<br />
The Envisioning Equal Justice Summit,<br />
Buckley commented to program host<br />
taking place April 25-27 in Vancouver, is<br />
Michael Enright, “We’re at a really<br />
a major part of the project. The summit<br />
important moment in terms of working<br />
will bring together stakeholders from<br />
together and trying to make the system<br />
across the legal landscape to develop a<br />
work for everybody.” Listen to the full<br />
shared vision of equal justice and the<br />
discussion at: http://j.mp/CBCBuckley.<br />
practical strategies needed to achieve that<br />
vision.<br />
Dr. Buckley is chair of the Access to<br />
Justice Committee, which coordinates and<br />
Learn more about the Committee’s work:<br />
integrates CBA activities to improve and<br />
www.cba.org/CBA/Access/main/.<br />
promote access to justice for the poor and<br />
middle class in Canada. In 2012, the<br />
Committee embarked upon an ambitious<br />
project titled Envisioning Equal Justice,<br />
Dr. Melina Buckley, Chair of the<br />
CBA’s Access to Justice Committee<br />
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