CAI Draft Guidelines June 20, 2023 The CBA comments on draft consent guidelines from the Commission d’accès à l’information (CAI). (Available in French only)
Appointment of an Associate Chief Judge for the Superior Court of Québec June 15, 2023 (Available in French only) The CBA underscores the urgency of filling the position of Associate Chief Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec.
Bill C-42 — Canada Business Corporations Act Amendments (Beneficial Ownership Registry) June 08, 2023 The CBA expresses privacy concerns in full public access to a beneficial ownership registry.
Judicial Vacancies May 24, 2023 The CBA voices serious concerns about the current state of judicial vacancies in federally appointed courts.
Bill C-47 – Improving the Economic Sanctions Regime May 12, 2023 The CBA suggests improvements to proposed amendments to Canada’s economic sanctions regime in the Special Economic Measures Act and Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law).
Bill C-47 – Improving the Economic Sanctions Regime May 12, 2023 The CBA suggests improvements to proposed amendments to Canada’s economic sanctions regime in the Special Economic Measures Act and Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law).
Retroactive GST Legislation Bill C-47 —Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1 May 11, 2023 The CBA expresses serious concerns about retroactive tax legislation that is unfair to taxpayers and a breach of the rule of law.
Foreign Influence Transparency Registry May 10, 2023 The CBA supports a foreign influence transparency registry and recommends that legal advice and information subject to solicitor-client or contemplated litigation privilege be exempt from registration requirements.
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.