The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) is the leader and voice of Canada’s legal profession in a complex, changing world. The CBA is the determined advocate of the profession and champion of the rule of law, across Canada and around the world; enables members to prosper by connecting with peers and optimizing their potential – personally and professionally; and enhances the competitiveness of law firms, corporations and other organizations with relevant knowledge and innovative resources. Today, the CBA represents 38,000 lawyers, judges, notaries, law teachers, and law students from across Canada, of which more than 6,400 are members of the BC Branch.