February

The CBA proposes an amendment to remove paralegals from the categories of persons authorized to practice immigration law under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

The CBA recommends changes to immigration processing to expedite eligible Afghan nationals coming to Canada.

The CBA urges Finance Canada to consult with affected First Nations on the Disbursement Quota, to meet its obligations under UNDRIP.

The CBA welcomes the Public Safety Minister, commenting on travel restrictions and the treatment of refugee claimants at ports of entry.

The CBA welcomes the Immigration Minister, commenting on consultants, COVID response in immigration services, portal issues, the situation in Afghanistan and the right to counsel.

The CBA welcomes the Minister of Employment, commenting on labour shortages, making policy manuals public, and implementing a Recognized Employer Initiative.

The CBA offers suggestions to the Specific Claims Tribunal, aimed at making the Tribunal more efficient and flexible.

The CBA shares member survey results to improve IRCC processes and communications with legal representatives.

The CBA suggests changes to the bill on the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2020 in anticipation of a similar bill being reintroduced in Parliament. The bill would result in unintended consequences if reintroduced without changes.

The CBA recommends changes to the Income Tax Act and interpretation bulletin IT-99R5 to correct inequality in tax law for parents who have a shared time arrangement with their children.