Information Requests from Private Parties in Proceedings for Recovery of Loss or Damages May 09, 2017 The CBA supports the Competition Bureau's Draft Bulletin Regarding Information Requests From Private Parties in Proceedings for Recovery of Loss or Damages and suggests changes to strengthen the Bulletin's guidance.
Purpose and Principles of Criminal Law - 1982 May 08, 2017 The CBAcomments that Justice Canada's, Purpose and Principles of Criminal Law - 1982, has held up well over 35 years, and offers some suggestions for updates.
Immigration Consultants May 05, 2017 The CBA responds to the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants letter to the Citizenship and Immigration Committee. The CBA's concern is ensuring adequate public protection through the integrity of our immigration system.
Review of Environmental Assessment Process — Expert Panel Report May 05, 2017 The CBA welcomes the opportunity to comment further on ways to strengthen and improve the federal environmental assessment processes.
Bill S-217, Criminal Code amendments (detention in custody) April 12, 2017 The CBA says that changes to bail hearings in Bill S-217 are unnecessary and unlikely to survive constitutional scrutiny.
Bill C-337, Judicial Accountability through Sexual Assault Law Training Act April 06, 2017 The CBA comments on judicial education requirements in Bill C-337.
Immigration Consultants March 31, 2017 The CBA says immigration consultants are not properly regulated. Only lawyers and Québec notaries should practice immigration law.
Court Martial Review March 31, 2017 The CBA urges comprehensive Parliamentary review of the military justice system, with adequate time for careful consideration and public input.
Bill C-23 — Preclearance Act 2016 March 27, 2017 The CBA says that amendments to the Preclearance Act would grant highly intrusive powers to foreign officials operating on Canadian soil, diminishing the rights of Canadians and other travellers, without adequate safeguards.
Access to justice in both official languages March 27, 2017 The CBA encourages the Government of Canada to give high priority to access to justice in both official languages.