Review of Chairperson Guideline 8 (Vulnerable Persons Appearing Before IRB) June 09, 2023 The CBA comments on proposed changes to IRB Chairperson’s Guideline 8 (Procedures With Respect to Vulnerable Persons Appearing Before the IRB).
Bill C-311 — Criminal Code amendments (violence against pregnant women) May 29, 2023 The CBA opposes private member’s Bill C-311, which would make attacks on a pregnant person an aggravating circumstance in sentencing, and urges the government to protect the right to abortion access.
PR Pathways for out-of-status foreign nationals May 25, 2023 The CBA recommends pathways to permanent residency for persons without valid immigration status.
Judicial Vacancies May 24, 2023 The CBA voices serious concerns about the current state of judicial vacancies in federally appointed courts.
IRB Guidelines 3 May 19, 2023 The CBA recommends amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada’s Chairperson Guideline 3 on procedural and evidentiary issues for Child Refugee Claimants.
Innovative Solutions to Operational Challenges at IRCC May 02, 2023 The CBA proposes solutions to operational challenges at IRCC, to reduce flagpoling, use a master portal, and update the “Use of a Representative” IMM 5476 form.
Applying for a permanent resident card from outside Canada May 01, 2023 The CBA comments on changes in IRCC’s interpretation of law and policy which preclude applicants outside of Canada from applying for a Permanent Resident card
Reintroducing Bill C 36 to combat rise in hate crimes: April 11, 2023 The CBA urges the federal government to introduce legislation to combat the dramatic rise in hate crimes, particularly against Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+, religious minority, racialized and ethnic communities.
Delay for Medical Assistance in Dying Where Sole Underlying Condition is a Mental Illness April 06, 2023 The CBA expresses concern with the delay of eligibility to medical assistance in dying for persons with mental illnesses.
Non-consensual medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children March 31, 2023 The CBA urges the Government of Canada to launch a public consultation on non-consensual, deferrable and medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children