April 17 is Charter of Rights Day in Canada. Yesterday marked the 42nd anniversary of the Charter’s signing. We acknowledge the crucial role that roster lawyers play in upholding the rights enshrined in this fundamental part of our nation’s Constitution.
We also celebrate our Justice of the Peace Bail team, who work seven days a week to uphold Albertans’ rights under section 11(e) of the Charter—the right to reasonable bail. We are proud of the exceptional work that our bail lawyers do, and we offer them our recognition and thanks on this anniversary.