Jan

The CBA comments on four revised practice directions from the Specific Claims Tribunal, emphasizing the likely impact on resources available to Indigenous claimants.

The CBA supports an independent Immigration and Refugee Board, and offers input on recommended changes to IRB procedures.

The CBA says Parliament should add an enforceable section to the Official Languages Act requiring the Minister of Justice to ensure a completely bilingual Constitution for Canada.

The CBA says to consider retirement income security, shared responsibility and harmonization in any changes to CAPSA Guideline #9, Searching for Unlocatable Members of a Pension Plan.

The CBA urges the government to examine the rules on social enterprise and social finance to ensure that charitable and not-for-profit organizations can innovate and compete.

The CBA highlights a recent resolution on advancing LGBTI2S rights globally and urges the government to show leadership in that arena.

The CBA comments on proposed changes to the Competition Bureau's Immunity and Leniency Programs.

The CBA comments on changes to the Supreme Court of Canada Rules and a proposed Practice Direction on interveners.

The CBA urges Finance Canada to support a sustainable framework to strengthen pension coverage, guided by the principles of retirement income security, sustainability, and harmonization.

The CBA urges reversal of measures undermining due process in immigration matters, and highlights disproportionate impact of new impaired driving penalties on permanent residents