The voice of Canada's legal profession

The Canadian Bar Association represents over 40,000 lawyers, judges, notaries, academics and students from across Canada, including 1,500 here in Nova Scotia. We connect our members to the people, knowledge and skills they need to successfully practice law.

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Our vision

We are the essential ally and advocate of the legal profession and guardian of the rule of law in Canada. Our members are passionate about their association and the good it brings to their lives and to the world. Staff and volunteers are inspired to exceed members’ expectations every day. 

Our mission

  • Improve the law 
  • Improve the administration of justice 
  • Improve and promote access to justice 
  • Promote reconciliation, equity, diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and in the justice system
  • Improve and promote the knowledge, skills, ethical standards and well-being of members of the legal profession 
  • Represent the legal profession nationally and internationally 
  • Promote the interests of the members of the CBA