Torture and Other Gross Violations of Human Rights Exception to the State Immunity Act February 21, 2015 WHEREAS Canada is a party to the UN Convention against Torture, the four Geneva Conventions on humanitarian law, the Convention against Genocide, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Statute of the International Criminal Court
Clarifying Law About End of Life Decision-Making February 21, 2015 WHEREAS end of life decision-making in health care is legally, ethically and emotionally challenging
Policies for Naming Courthouses February 21, 2015 WHEREAS independence of the judiciary is a fundamental principle of Canada’s justice system and an essential feature of the rule of law
Independent Oversight of Canada Border Services Agency February 21, 2015 WHEREAS the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is one of the largest enforcement agencies in Canada, has armed agents, and regularly exercises powers of search, seizure, arrest and detention
Sexual Harassment in Canadian Workplaces February 21, 2015 WHEREAS there have been numerous recent media reports of sexual harassment and sexual assault in well-known and well-respected Canadian institutions in the public and private sectors
International Initiatives Committee February 21, 2015 WHEREAS the CBA established the International Development Committee as a committee dedicated to the development of fair justice systems throughout the world
National Section Representation on Board of Directors and Finance Committee February 21, 2015 WHEREAS it is beneficial to the CBA to ensure that National Sections are represented at the Board of Directors and Finance Committee in the event the Chair of National Sections Council is unable to participate
National Sections Council and Membership Committee February 21, 2015 WHEREAS CBA Sections are often the first and primary connection between members and the Association and play an integral role in the recruitment and retention of CBA members
Resolutions, Constitution and Bylaws Committee Mandate August 14, 2014 WHEREAS successive uncoordinated amendments to CBA Bylaws and Regulations have resulted in uncoordinated, contradictory and vague aspects of the formal process for the review, revision and debate of Council resolutions
National Section Regulation Amendments August 14, 2014 WHEREAS the National Immigration Law Section wishes to manage increased activity levels by expanding the number of Executive Members that participate on its executive committee