On behalf of CDAS and the Canadian Bar Association, directors Kasandra Cronin, Jeffrey Campbell, Q.C., Tony Paisana, and Mark Gervin responded to a recent petition calling for the removal of BC Provincial Court Judge, Paul Meyers. The response, which was published by the Vancouver Province, explains that while it is important to express opinions about judicial decisions, this type of action undermines the rule of law.
On March 27, 2023, CDAS addressed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights at a hearing focused on Canada's Bail System. This Committee was formed in response to the recent let
CDAS co-founder and long-time Vice-President, MarkGervin, has decided to step down from the Board of Directors. Forever an altruist, Mark explained that his goal was always to see CDAS establish itsel
CDAS is proud to announce that Gloria Ng has been appointed as the new President of the Society. Ms. Ng has been a Director of CDAS since 2015. She runs a successful criminal defence practice, Platfor