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Proposed Amendments to the Trade-marks Regulations 2014

  • December 01, 2014

The CBA's Intellectual Property Law Section contributed to a CIPO consultation on proposed changes to the Trade-Marks regulations. Measures recommended would simplify and expedite processes while ensuring compliance with the Madrid Protocol.

Intellectual Property

Bill C-44 — Protection of Canada from Terrorists Act

  • November 28, 2014

The CBA says Bill C-44 undermines established practices that balance national security against fundamental rights. The proposed amendments reduce protections against disclosure of information that may identify confidential informants.

Criminal Justice, Immigration Law, International Law

Proposed Amendments to the Live-in Caregiver Program

  • November 27, 2014

The CBA supports reforms to the caregiver program, but has concerns about using Ministerial Instructions to this end. It is also concerned that the transition to the new "Caregiver Program" might cause hardship for those under the existing program.

Immigration Law, Labour & Employment

Citizenship Regulations Amendments

  • November 24, 2014

The CBA says the 10-day limit to respond to a government consultation does not permit meaningful consideration of the issues in a matter as fundamental to Canadian democracy as procedural fairness in revocation of citizenship.

Immigration Law