Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities – Strategic Plan 2016-2019 January 29, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association provides input to the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities on its 2016-2019 strategic plan.
Investment Canada Act - Issues Related to the Forms and Amended Regulations January 29, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association identifies issues with the Investment Canada Act notification and application for review forms, and the amended Investment Canada Regulations.
Response to Federal Courts Costs Discussion Paper January 19, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association offers input on a Federal Courts discussion paper on court costs.
Online Immigration Services — Procedural and Client Service Issues January 15, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association brings to the attention of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada several ongoing procedural and client service issues with the department's online services and portals, and offers help to fix them.
Welcome to Indigenous and Northern Affairs Portfolio January 15, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association congratulates the Minister on her new portfolio and raises several key issues, including support for the Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women inquiry and the need for review of criminal justice and corrections policies.
Access to Information Act — Retroactive Exemption January 12, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association urges Parliament to repeal or amend parts of the Economic Action Plan 2015 Act, No. 1, including retroactive provisions that relate to the Access to Information Act.
Government of Canada Relocation Support Services December 18, 2015 The CBA comments on Government of Canada relocation support services contract requesting that an unrealistic fee schedule for legal services be updated.
Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory System (CCMR) — Draft Capital Markets Act and Regulations December 18, 2015 The Canadian Bar Association comments on draft Capital Markets Act and draft regulations under the CCMR. Focus on how new system meshes with national instruments and current provincial regulations.
Designated Representatives in Immigration and Refugee Matters December 10, 2015 The Canadian Bar Association suggests changes to the use of Designated Representatives under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, to better protect children and vulnerable persons.
Draft Practice Direction - Summary Process December 10, 2015 The Canadian Bar Association comments on a practice direction for a summary process before the Specific Claims Tribunal, emphasizing that participation must be left optional for First Nations.