The Canadian Bar Association (CBA), known in French as the Association du barreau canadien (ABC), is a national professional organization representing over 37,000 lawyers, judges, notaries, law teachers, and law students across Canada. Founded in 1914, it advances the legal profession, promotes the interests of its members, and upholds the rule of law, access to justice, and ethical standards. The CBA serves as a key advocate for legal reforms, providing policy recommendations to governments, engaging in public education on legal issues, and operating through provincial and territorial branches to foster nationwide collaboration. Its activities include lobbying for legislative changes, offering continuing legal education programs, publishing resources like the CBA National Magazine, and addressing contemporary challenges such as Indigenous rights, environmental law, and technology's impact on the legal profession. As a non-partisan entity, the CBA emphasizes independence and public interest, often intervening in court cases or submitting briefs to parliamentary committees, while maintaining professional standards and supporting diversity within the bar.