Canadian Association of Black Lawyers

As this year, marked by great successes and exciting projects, draws to a close, the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) would like to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your commitment and support in advancing our shared goals of empowering Black legal professionals, supporting the broader Black community, and addressing systemic inequalities in Canada. We wish you a joyful holiday season and look forward to reconnecting with you in 2025 to continue our impactful work with your valuable collaboration!

Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit with Ottawa-based crooner Antoine L. Collins, in his much-anticipated concert, "It's Christmas and I'm In Love." The National Arts Centre | Centre national des Arts is thrilled to welcome Antoine back to the NAC’s Fourth Stage for an unforgettable evening that blends original songs with beloved holiday classics as he showcases his latest holiday album. Accompanied by a full live band and featuring creative arrangements, Antoine's rich, honey-toned voice will fill the room, promising to add a touch of joy and romance to your festive celebrations. Date: Friday, December 20, 2024 Time: 6:30 p.m. to. 8:30 p.m. ET Location: National Arts Centre, Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON Don't miss this chance to experience the musical warmth and intimacy of It's Christmas and I'm In Love! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dFCkR8BS

The African Canadian Association of Ottawa is excited to invite you to our upcoming hybrid webinar, "Living Well on Retirement Income." This event will provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you make the most of your retirement finances. Date: Friday, December 13, 2024 Time: 5:30 p.m. to. 7:00 p.m. ET Location: Zoom We look forward to exploring strategies for a fulfilling and financially secure retirement. Don't miss this opportunity to gain expert advice and connect with fellow community members!

2024 CABL Conference & Gala Survey Reminder As an attendee of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL)'s 2024 Conference & Gala, you should have received an email with the link to complete our survey. If you haven't, we're providing the survey link again here: https://lnkd.in/dz6iFQ8F Your feedback is crucial to planning for next year's events. Please take a moment to complete the survey by December 31, 2024. Thank you for your time and input! #CABL2024

The Professional Development Committee of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) is excited to host two events in celebration of Black History Month 2025 on the following dates: ⭐  Thursday, February 6, 2025: Webinar ⭐  Wednesday, February 19, 2025: Webinar with an in-person portion at the Law Society of Ontario Please save these dates in your calendar. More details will be shared soon! #BHM2025 #BlackExcellence

We are thrilled to announce that our good friend and former Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) Vice President, Gordon Cudjoe, has recently been appointed to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Brampton. Justice Gordon J. Cudjoe was born in Ottawa and raised in Ghana, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree (Honours) from the University of Ghana. In 1993, he returned to Canada and later attended the University of Toronto, earning both a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Arts degree in Criminology. In 2001, Justice Cudjoe was admitted to the Ontario bar and began practicing primarily criminal law. He started his career in Toronto with the Duty Counsel (Criminal) Office before joining the law office of Michael Tulloch & Associates in 2002. In 2006, he co-founded Cudjoe Bremner Law, a criminal defence practice. He argued Charter cases with a focus on racial profiling and has appeared at all levels of Ontario court, including the Court of Appeal. Justice Cudjoe joined Legal Aid Ontario in 2015, where he most recently served as the manager of the Provincial Case Management Office. Since 2020, he has also been an adjunct professor at York University - Osgoode Hall Law School, teaching advanced criminal law with a focus on race and racism. Notably, from 2006 until his appointment to the Superior Court of Justice, Justice Cudjoe served as a director of The Second Chance Scholarship Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping at-risk youth through education and mentoring. We are confident that Justice Cudjoe will make significant contributions in his new role and wish him every success in his judicial career!

🚨 Early Bird pricing for the inaugural internationally trained lawyers (ITLs) conference ends on November 30! Lock in your spot at the first-ever ITL Conference where you’ll connect with a diverse community of legal professionals. Date: April 4-5, 2025 Venue: The Westin Calgary Register at https://lnkd.in/gYBHEUZJ Spaces are limited, so register today to secure your spot! See you in Calgary! #ITLConference2025 #Calgary #WestinCalgary #CalgaryPetroleumClub #ITLs

The Jamaican Canadian Bar Association would like to invite CABL members to join them on their very first Lawyers and Paralegals Networking event on November 29th at 6:30 pm. Come early and enjoy the flavours of Jamaica at the Real Jerk-Legacy restaurant and bar, and stay later for the karaoke. Space is limited so please confirm your attendance as soon as possible.

The Recruitment of Policy Leaders (RPL) has started to accept applications today! They are seeking accomplished persons from diverse backgrounds with the potential to lead positive change and develop creative solutions to Canada’s most pressing policy issues, such as the fight against climate change, reconciliation, food security, criminal justice, health, international trade, and more. This program places successful candidates into a fully qualified pool for mid- to senior-level policy analyst roles (EC-05 through EC-07 levels). Successful candidates also receive mentorship and networking opportunities across the federal public service.    This competitive program seeks individuals with: policy-relevant experience (e.g., from NGOs, Indigenous organizations, government, academia, think tanks, the private sector, etc.); demonstrated leadership, initiative and/or community engagement; and a record of research achievements. Candidates must hold (or complete by December 31, 2025) a Master’s degree or a PhD in any discipline, or a law degree combined with an undergraduate degree in any discipline.    Three streams are available for applicants: - The General Stream: open from November 12-26, 2024: https://lnkd.in/dESWZrMd - The Indigenous Stream: open from November 12-December 10, 2024: https://lnkd.in/dGnX7ZRU - The Persons with Disabilities Stream: open from November 12-December 10, 2024: https://lnkd.in/gyKSa3Be   Applicants must only apply once. Candidates from all three application periods will be assessed together, using the same assessment process. Assessment accommodations are available at any stage of the hiring process to help candidates demonstrate their abilities to their fullest capacity.   For more information and to apply, please visit https://lnkd.in/g9JEA_6e. You can also visit our GCwiki page, which contains links to recorded presentations and video profiles of alumni, as well as information for webinars taking place over the coming weeks. All prospective applicants are encouraged to attend a webinar to learn more about the application process. Details and registration links are available on the GCwiki page.    If you have any questions about the program, please contact the Public Service Commission of Canada at CFP.RLP-RPL.PSC@cfp-psc.gc.ca.

Nia Centre for the Arts is dedicated to connecting community to Black artistic and cultural experiences all year round, and we are thrilled to present A Black Art Fair this weekend! Our Centre will be transformed into a grand exhibition space displaying original work from 27 brilliant Black artists from across the diaspora. All of which, will be available for purchase and were curated for all budgets. In honour of our first anniversary at 524 Oakwood Avenue, we would like to extend a special invite to the members of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers. Use BLACKFAIR30 for 30% off - valid until EOD Thursday, November 21.   The fair will not only feature incredible works, but an opportunity to meet many of the artists who will be in attendance themselves, as well attending the "Demystifying Art Collecting" panel discussion on Sunday at 1pm between Ashley McKenzie-Barnes (curator, creative director), Emilie Croning (curatorial assistant, Arts of Global Africa and the Diaspora, Art Gallery of Ontario), Komi Olaf, a featured artists in the fair and hosted by our wonderful co-curator, Anthony Gebrehiwot. A Black Art Fair kicks off on this Saturday 11am - 8pm, and runs through Sunday 12am - 6pm. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email info@niacentre.org.  We hope you can all join us for this incredible celebration of Black Art and Artists! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dh5yktaY