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N.B. prosecutors say recent sexual assault stay is evidence of resource shortage
New Brunswick’s justice system is reaching a crisis point. Urgent calls have been made to address the provincial criminal justice system after a decision was made to stay a sexual assault case due to the lack of prosecutors. According to the New Brunswick Crown Prosecutors Association, the judge’s decision, made in Moncton last Friday, is directly linked to the shortage of resources.
[ ...More ]Publication date : 2023-03-01
Delays prompt judge to stay charges against man accused of sexual assault
Charges were stayed in Moncton provincial court Friday against a man accused of sexual assault, with the judge agreeing with the defence that the accused had waited too long to be tried. Meanwhile, New Brunswick Crown Prosecutors Association, representing Crown attorneys, saying staffing shortages in their ranks are at crisis levels.
[ ...More ]Publication date : 2023-02-24
Government lawyers in B.C. fight for right to form their own union following newly tabled bill
The B.C. Government Lawyers Association (BCGLA) is speaking out against the newly tabled Bill 5, which will allow government lawyers interested in unionizing to join the Professional Employees Association (PEA) for government-licensed professionals, but does not allow them to form their own union.
[ ...More ]Publication date : 2023-02-11
B.C. government lawyers fight for right to unionize on their own terms
Lawyers who work for the B.C. government writing legislation, providing legal advice and representing government in civil litigation want the right to join a union of their choice. The B.C. Government Lawyers Association said that 75 per cent of the government’s 350 lawyers had signed cards asking that the association be allowed to represent them as its proposed new union.
[ ...More ]Publication date : 2022-11-21
Labour officials, N.S. government to meet to discuss Bill 148
Representatives with organized labour and the Nova Scotia government will meet to discuss how to address outstanding issues with a contentious piece of legislation used to impose wage restraint. Bill 148, passed by the former Liberal government to impose wage patterns and remove a lump-sum retirement benefit known as the long-service award, continues to be tied up in court.
[ ...More ]Publication date : 2022-06-17
Alberta: Prioritizing high-quality prosecution services
Alberta’s government has approved market adjustments for Alberta’s Crown prosecutors as part of prioritizing high-quality prosecutions. Alberta’s Crown prosecutors will receive market adjustments to make their pay competitive with other provinces and the federal prosecution service. Now, Alberta will be able to attract new prosecutors and keep experienced prosecutors, which is critical to an effective criminal justice system.
[ ...More ]Publication date : 2022-05-02
About the CACC
The Canadian Association of Crown Counsel is the national Association which represents the collective interests of Crown prosecutors and Crown lawyers. It contributes to helping governments and the public understand issues involving Crown prosecutors in the criminal justice system and Crown civil lawyers in the civil justice system. It addresses issues of Crown lawyers concerning conditions of employment and working conditions and promotes and encourages the professional development of Crown Counsels. Members include representatives of Associations representing criminal and civil crown lawyers from the ten provinces and from the federal government.
Member Access :
International Association of Prosecutors
Commonwealth Lawyers AssociationUpcoming Events:
Commonwealth Law Conference 2023
26th Annual Conference and General Meeting of International Association of Prosecutors
Past News and Events:
Commonwealth Law Conference 2021
NSCAA Strike - October 2019
24th annual conference and general meeting of the International Association of Prosecutors
Commonwealth law conference 2019
LANEQ Strike :
October 2016 - The Canadian Association of Crown Counsel supports Les avocats et notaires de l'État québécois (LANEQ) in their efforts with the Quebec government.
www.laneq.org
