Delays in Canada's Criminal Justice System February 18, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association suggests ways to reduce delays in the criminal justice system, including changes to disclosure, promoting early resolution, modernizing routine appearance and investing in legal aid.
Regulation of Charitable and Not-for-Profit Law Sectors February 16, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association offers its assistance to the Ministers of Finance and National Revenue for the government's review and modernization of laws governing charities and not-for-profit organizations.
Medical Questions on Electronic Travel Authorization Applications February 10, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association is concerned by the difference between medical questions on applications for Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs) and those on visa applications, and by the lack of definition in ETA questions of "treatment."
Small Business Tax Rate February 09, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association writes to the Ministers of Finance and Small Business about the impact of any changes to the small business corporate income tax rate on the legal profession.
Physician-Assisted Dying February 08, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association makes recommendations to the Special Joint Committee on Physician-Assisted Dying.
Welcome to the Public Safety Portfolio February 01, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association offers its assistance to the Minister of Public Safety, in particular on Anti-terrorism Act amendments, immigration issues and cross-border policies to safeguard privileged information.
Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities – Strategic Plan 2016-2019 January 29, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association provides input to the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities on its 2016-2019 strategic plan.
Investment Canada Act - Issues Related to the Forms and Amended Regulations January 29, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association identifies issues with the Investment Canada Act notification and application for review forms, and the amended Investment Canada Regulations.
Response to Federal Courts Costs Discussion Paper January 19, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association offers input on a Federal Courts discussion paper on court costs.
Online Immigration Services — Procedural and Client Service Issues January 15, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association brings to the attention of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada several ongoing procedural and client service issues with the department's online services and portals, and offers help to fix them.