Submissions and Resolutions

The CBA’s CUSMA Working Group has submitted comments on Canada's CUSMA obligations. This includes updates to Dispute Mechanisms, Immigration, Digital Tax, IP Protections, AI Regulation, Indigenous Rights, and Trade Secrets.

The CBA supports the enhancement of the Court Challenges Program's stability and independence to increased access to justice for marginalized groups and advancing constitutional rights.

The CBA addresses a recommendation of the Commissioner of Competition on amendments to the Competition Act in Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Act, 2023.

The CBA comments on how to strengthen competition in Canada’s financial sector.

The CBA expresses concern with piecemeal competition law reform and explains that Bill C-352, Lowering Prices for Canadians Act must be examined in the context of other recent changes.

The CBA recommends changes to the Competition Bureau’s proposed Bulletin on Amendments to the Abuse of Dominance Provisions.

The CBA comments on Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, recommending improvements to the GST New Residential Rental Property Rebate and amendments to the Competition Act.

The CBA comments on the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities' proposed revised Guideline for Pension Plan Risk Management.

The CBA expresses concern over the discrimination of lawyers belonging to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Pakistan.

The CBA comments on how to improve Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime, emphasizing the protection of solicitor-client privilege.