Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) March 23, 2017 The CBA comments on the Parliamentary review of PIPEDA, looking at consent, the right to be forgotten, order making powers, non-binding advance opinions, public availability and public information, and adequacy.
Federal Courts Rule 481(2)(e) - Arrest of Sister Ships March 20, 2017 The CBA recommends clarity and consistency in Federal Court Rules on sister ship arrest.
Gender identity and gender expression rights in federal correctional facilities March 17, 2017 The CBA raises concerns about transgender rights issues in federal corrections, including housing, segregation, searches and testing, showers and toilet facilities, access to personal items, clothing and prosthetics, and health care.
Retaining the Preliminary Inquiry March 14, 2017 The CBA urges retaining the preliminary inquiry and refutes the suggestion that it contributes to court delays. Rather, it is a tool for justice efficiency and fairness.
Excessive Demand on Health and Social Services under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act March 13, 2017 The CBA comments on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s review of the current assessment process for cases involving excessive demand on health and social services, in section 38(1)(c) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Bill C-32 — Criminal Code Amendments (repeal of section 159) February 28, 2017 The CBA supports Bill C-32 (repeal of section 159 of the Criminal Code - age of consent)
Bill C-25 - Canada Business Corporations Act, Canada Cooperatives Act, Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act and Competition Act amendments February 22, 2017 The CBA comments on amendments to the Canadian Business Corporations Act and the Competition Act in Bill C-25, welcoming changes to encourage diversity in corporate leadership and suggesting other improvements.
Regulations on Compulsory Insurance for Ships Carrying Passengers February 21, 2017 The CBA views the proposed regulations as a step towards better protecting Canadians and compensating victim of maritime passenger accidents, but suggests improvements.
Bill C-6, Citizenship Act Amendments February 14, 2017 The CBA supports aspects of Bill C-6 and recommends improvements for procedural protections around the revocation of citizenship.
Canada's National Security Framework February 10, 2017 The CBA summarizes its main priorities about the national security framework for the House of Commons Committee on Public Safety and National Security.