Submissions and Resolutions

The CBA urges the Prime Minister and Minister of Justice to appoint Black, Indigenous and People of Colour candidates to the Supreme Court of Canada and other federal judicial positions.

The CBA comments on proposed changes to the Model Code of Professional Conduct provisions on discrimination and harassment and ex parte proceedings and communications.

The CBA proposes that Personal Protective Equipment, a demonstrated necessity of life, should not be subject to GST/HST to ensure a consistent tax treatment.

The CBA recommends changes to the Home Support Worker pilot program to address critical labour shortages in retirement homes and long-term care facilities exacerbated by the pandemic.

The CBA urges federal government leadership and financial support to address the affect of COVID-19 on group care facilities for older Canadians.

The CBA urges the federal government to reverse its policy of returning refugee claimants who enter Canada from the US irregularly.

The CBA addresses technological challenges faced by Justice Canada in operating remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The CBA urges the government to reverse its temporary policy of returning asylum seekers who enter Canada from the US at unofficial ports of entry.

The CBA urges coordinated action by all levels of government to quickly address the potential spread of COVID-19 in prisons and immigration detention facilities.

The CBA congratulates the Finance Minister on his reappointment and comments on priorities relating to pensions and benefits, family law, beneficial ownership and employee stock option deductions.