Meet Robert Bassett, 2024-25 CBA Alberta President!
Rob first joined the CBA as a law student at @UCalgaryLaw and has been a dedicated member & volunteer ever since. A career Crown Prosecutor, he is now Lead Prosecutor for the Calgary Indigenous Court.
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@CBAAlberta Thank you for entrusting me with the role of President of a vital ally in and for the legal community. I’ve had the amazing opportunity to represent the organization, and my profession, and I am humbled with the support I have received #oneforthebooks#signingoff
A big thank you to @UAlbertaLaw for inviting us to sponsor the ELITE Program Pathway for Law event this month, and having our President @lindberg_amanda speak to attendees.
If this year's participants were any indication, the future of our profession is in very good hands!
The CBA Alberta election has now concluded, and we are please to announce that Sarah Coderre and Christopher Samuel have been elected as 2023-24 Branch Secretary and Treasurer.
Albertans head to the polls on May 29. Access to justice for low and middle-income Albertans, the expansion of specialized courts, and court-system modernization are among the pressing legal-system issues at play: https://t.co/tA7iKZrFqy.
Calling all CBA members! Don't miss @CBA_WLF's incredible reception in #yeg on June 1 to honor females of the Courts of Appeal, @KingsBench_AB, and Court of Justice, and Justices of the Peace appointed since 2018! Register today: https://t.co/Qit2PwjcY0
While need may be the mother of invention, don’t let this opportunity to bring the AB Justice system into the 21st century pass us by!
Vote for the party that will commit to sustainable investment in modernizing our legal system! @CBAAlberta#AgendaForJustice#AbElection2023
We must build on the innovations made during the pandemic to continue to modernize our court infrastructure across Alberta.
Join us in calling on parties to commit to adequately funding our justice system this election. #abelxn23#AgendaforJustice https://t.co/zXxFBA770K
Alberta’s courts are too small and too old, our systems are outdated, and more support is needed to build modern facilities and continue the digital innovations begun during the pandemic.
#JusticeMatters#AgendaforJustice
Last week, CBA Alberta President @lindberg_amanda spoke to @law360ca about our calls to the parties in this election to make justice funding a priority.
Read more: https://t.co/yGiARPAAOY
Are you attending candidate events, or speaking to candidates door-knocking in your neighbourhood? Download our "Talking to Candidates" guide for tips on speaking to party candidates and a list of questions you can ask about justice priorities. #JusticeMatters#AgendaforJustice https://t.co/0RYVbc4OvV
This is a chance for our members, and the public, to ask their local candidates about judicial issues, and how their elected representative is going to improve our justice system! #ABelection#JusticeMatters@CBAAlberta
The 2023 Alberta Provincial Election campaign officially kicks off today, and CBA Alberta is advocating for all parties to commit to making improvements in our justice system. Join us in advocating for a justice system that is more effective and equitable for all. #JusticeMatters #AgendaforJustice https://t.co/ao2xTXjoWP
Calling all CBA Alberta members! Are you looking to take the next step and shape the future of Alberta's legal scene? Nominations for CBA Alberta Board of Directors and Secretary positions and close Wednesday - apply today! https://t.co/fjh9GCF84n
Today, we celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
On this #LawDay, let's share knowledge about the legal professions, institutions and leaders that form the cornerstones of democracy.
Find out more about Law Day: https://t.co/f6Oqe4zzmv
Mental Health Week is quickly approaching, and in honour of the week we are pleased to welcome Dr. Larry Krieger and Theresa Revell Krieger for an interactive session to help you re-set the wellness connection between your mind and body. Register: https://t.co/aNUCSqA2yR
Yesterday at the Alberta AGM, we introduced the Agenda for Justice - our roadmap for action to improve Alberta's justice system. The full agenda is now available for download on our website: https://t.co/y7uUZbtkv1
Join us virtually on March 22 for our 2023 Alberta Annual General Meeting. CBA Alberta Branch President, @lindberg_amanda will update the membership on the activity of Branch and national President @BujoldSteeves will bring greetings on behalf of @CBA_News https://t.co/yptVPU5je7