2024

Whereas Canadian legislation gives little guidance for parents to know when they need permission from the other parent or the court to relocate with a child, and no clear test or factors help determine if a move is likely to be permitted in the child’s best interests;

Whereas the Canadian Bar Association’s Reaching Equal Justice report illustrates that only a multi-pronged approach to making justice a reality for everyone in Canada can address the current access to justice problem;

Whereas Canada’s prison population is increasing rapidly as a result of legislative changes including mandatory minimum sentences and increased sentences;

Whereas Canada’s prison population is increasing rapidly as a result of legislative changes including mandatory minimum sentences and increased sentences;

Whereas Canada’s prison population is increasing rapidly as a result of legislative changes including mandatory minimum sentences and increased sentences;

Whereas Canada’s prison population is increasing rapidly as a result of legislative changes including mandatory minimum sentences and increased sentences;

Whereas the Specific Claims Tribunal Act was enacted in 2008, establishing the Specific Claims Tribunal charged with addressing systemic problems in resolving First Nations' historic claims against Canada;

Whereas in Carter v. Canada (Attorney General), the Supreme Court of Canada unanimously declared Criminal Code sections 241(b) (assisted suicide) and 14 (consent to death) to be unconstitutional and “void insofar as they prohibit physician-assisted death for a competent adult person...

WHEREAS the National Intellectual Property Section wishes to be more inclusive by involving Branch Section Chairs in the election of Executive Members and to have greater flexibility in the number of Executive Members on its Executive Committee

WHEREAS the CBA benefits from maximizing volunteer opportunities for members and ensuring optimal operation of its National Sections and Conferences