January to May

The CBA writes to Citizenship and Immigration Canada to initiate a dialogue on practical concerns with the Spouse or Common Law Partner in Canada Class (SCLPC) and Overseas Sponsorship Applications.

The CBA objects to new mandatory minimum and consecutive sentences in Bill C-35.

The CBA says Bill S-7 should not be passed, as many of its provisions are ill defined and aimed at non-existent problems.

The CBA writes to Citizenship and Immigration Canada expressing concerns and seeking clarification about aspects of the new International Mobility Program compliance monitoring measures.

The CBA proposes changes to the legislative framework for preventing terrorist financing, to limit the impediment on charities' role in society and in the prevention of terrorism, while still protecting charities from abuse by would-be terrorists.

The Canadian Bar Association writes to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada to comment on the Board's proposed Policy on Disclosing Information Regarding the Conduct of Authorized Representatives to Regulatory Bodies.

The CBA provides input on Canada Revenue Agency’s draft guidance CG-02X, Relieving Conditions of the Aged and Charitable Registration.

The CBA comments during the five year review of the Specific Claims Tribunal Act.

The CBA Anti-Corruption Team comments on the Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada's (PWGSC) Integrity Framework calling for a review of the manner in which organizations are debarred from contracting with the federal government.

The CBA provides additional input on Bill S-4, the Digital Privacy Act.