December

The CBA urges the Government of Canada to encourage judicial independence in Poland.

The CBA comments on the renegotiation and modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement. The CBA recommends aligning a revised NAFTA with next-generation trade agreements and broadening the scope of cross-border trade.

The CBA expresses concern about the CBSA Flagpoling Pilot Project and offers suggestions for a more collaborative approach to address lengthy processing times for immigration applications.

The CBA urges the government to adequately fund the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, Court Martial Appeal Court and Tax Court and safeguard judicial independence.

The CBA supports the Consultation Panel Report on the Political Activities of Charities, and asks the Minister of National Revenue to be included in consultations on any initiatives following from the Report.

The CBA says that Supreme Court of Canada appointments should be based on merit, ensuring a judiciary that reflects the full diversity of Canada’s regions, legal systems and population, while respecting the convention of regional representation.

The CBA comments on proposed changes to Correctional Service of Canada policies on transgender inmates.

The CBA comments on a proposed federal framework for monitoring medical assistance in dying.

The CBA comments on the Canadian Border Services Agency’s proposed new National Immigration Detention Framework.

The CBA recommends changes to the reinstated Court Challenges Program to ensure its effectiveness, its contribution to equality and access to justice in Canada, and to include Aboriginal and treaty rights.