December

The CBA supports Bill C-235, amending the Citizenship Act and Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to protect the status of migrant and refugee children when they are taken into State care and transition out of care.

The CBA recommends improvements to the selection of Express Entry candidates on the basis of categories.

The CBA responds to the Canada Border Services Agency’s consultation on Gender-Based Violence Guiding Principles and Commitments.

The CBA commented on the Federal Court Notice to Profession and Public: Principles on the Prospective Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The CBA comments on Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, recommending improvements to the GST New Residential Rental Property Rebate and amendments to the Competition Act.

To mark World Children’s Day, the CBA calls on Canadian governments to champion the advancement of children’s rights through a Government Action Plan to realize the recommendations of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.

The CBA supports Bill C-40 and the creation of the Miscarriage of Justice Review Commission while suggesting improvements.

The CBA comments on Bill S-248, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying) and its proposed approach for advance requests for medical assistance in dying.

The CBA recommends improvements to Bill C-35, the Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act.

The CBA supports Canada’s participation in international negotiations in the Council of Europe for a treaty on artificial intelligence.