Governor in Council Appointments May 04, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association welcomes the federal government's announcement of a new approach to Governor in Council (GiC) appointments and encourages attention to underlying issues that affect the perceived integrity of GiC appointees, particularly for adjudicative tribunals.
Bill C-14 — Medical Assistance in Dying (Letter to Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs) May 04, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association recommends amendments to Bill C-14 (medical assistance in dying) to align with Carter v. Canada.
Bill C-14 — Medical Assistance in Dying (Letter to Justice and Human Rights Committee) May 04, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association recommends amendments to Bill C-14 (medical assistance in dying) to align with Carter v. Canada.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action May 03, 2016 The CBA commits to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action and welcomes greater collaboration with the federal government to achieve these goals.
Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Portfolio April 27, 2016 The CBA asks the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development to address issues with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Reinstating the Court Challenges Program April 15, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association recommends reinstatement of the Court Challenges Program, with an expansion of mandate to increase access to justice.
Bill C-4, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act, the Public Service Labour Relations Act and the Income Tax Act April 13, 2016 The CBA supports the parts of Bill C-4 that repeal Bill C-377, which introduced strict requirements for labour organizations to report expenditures. The CBA restates its privacy, constitutional and pensions law concerns with Bill C-377.
Bill C-6, Citizenship Act Amendments April 13, 2016 The CBA supports Bill C-6, which undoes many changes to the Citizenship Act introduced by the so-called Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act. In particular, the CBA supports repealing unfair provisions on revocation of citizenship.
Express Entry System and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program April 04, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association suggests improvements to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and Express Entry, following a report by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
Judicial and Prothonotary Compensation and Benefits March 14, 2016 The CBA provides input to the fifth quadrennial Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission on the applicable principles in setting judicial and prothonotary compensation and benefits, to protect and promote judicial independence.