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Shortage of prosecutors: towards abandoning prosecutions
Crown prosecutors fear the worst in the face of the crisis which is slowing down the functioning of the criminal justice system in New Brunswick. Calls for help have been made for two weeks. Me Yves Duguay, Vice-President of the New Brunswick Association of Crown Prosecutors and prosecutor in Bathurst, admits that the situation has been worrying for a while.
[ ...More ]Publication date : 2024-03-27
B.C. prosecutors’ association raises security concerns about Vancouver courthouse following assault
The association that represents B.C.’s roughly 450 Crown prosecutors is raising safety concerns around an East Vancouver courthouse after a member was allegedly assaulted outside last week. "We’re reeling, this has really shaken us to the core to have one of our own attacked right here,” said BCCCA president Adam Dalrymple.
[ ...More ]Publication date : 2024-02-05
Increased number of homicides doesn’t bode well for overworked N.L. prosecutors, association says
There are 17 homicide cases before the courts in Newfoundland and Labrador, and the head of the association that represents local prosecutors says the higher-than-normal caseload will be difficult to handle.
[ ...More ]Publication date : 2023-09-07
Manitoba adds 25 Crown attorneys to prosecution service amid workload issues
The Manitoba government hopes to add about two dozen more prosecutors and assistants to the prosecution service, which attorneys say has been struggling to keep up amid workload and workforce issues. Manitoba Association of Crown Attorneys says province left group out of discussions.
[ ...More ]Publication date : 2023-06-26
Les Leyne: Premier David Eby takes on lawyers — again
The B.C. NDP government has introduced a one-page bill that bestows the right to join a union on the 350 lawyers who work for government. There’s a catch. It herds them into a union the government prefers, the Professional Employees Association, rather than allowing them to form their own.
[ ...More ]Publication date : 2023-05-06
‘Unfair labour practice’: B.C. government accused of blocking union bid by its own lawyers
Lawyers for the B.C. government say the province has ended negotiations with them ahead of legislation they claim aims to block their right to form their own union.
[ ...More ]Publication date : 2023-05-04
Ontario Crown Attorneys' Association
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Adresse: Suite 1015, Box 30
180 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON
M5G 1Z8
Phone: 416-977-4517
Fax: 416-977-1460
Website: http://www.ocaa.ca
Number of members: 865
President
Tom HEWITTExecutive members
VP Collective Bargaining:
Michael Waby
VP Education:
Mike Kelly
Secretary:
Scott Rogers
Treasurer:
Trevor Jukes
Communications Director:
Cidalia Faria
Past President:
Jamie Chaffe
North East region:
Stacey Haner D / Julie Lefebvre A
North West region:
Will Scutt
Central East :
Jennifer Armenise D / Sandip Khera A / Lynne Saunders-Gartner A
Central West:
Cameron Watson D / Andrew Goodman A / </font>
Marcus Felix A
Central South:
Robert Mahler D / Gabe Settimi A / Holly Nickel A
South West:
Noelle Wright D / Bill Tymchyshyn A
East: Brian
Holowka D / Kevin Phillips A / John O’Halloran A
York Central:
/ Rita Maxwell D / Cathy Mullaly D / JudyYork A
York Boroughs:
Scott Childs D / Kim Motyl D / Robert Kenny A
CLO Criminal:
Deborah Krick A / Craig Harper A</font>
Additionnal informations
The OCAA was founded in 1946 and represents Assistant Crown Attorneys and, Crown Counsel employed by the Criminal Law Division of the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General. The OCAA is committed to the promotion and protection of the professional interests of its members and those of the administration of justice. Primarily the OCAA ensures the continuing legal education of its members and collectively bargains on their behalf.
