Saskatchewan Pension Plan Act - Financial Hardship Unlocking April 23, 2021 The CBA comments on Saskatchewan’s proposal to allow early unlocking of pension benefits for financial hardship.
Climate-Related Risks for Federally Regulated Financial Institutions and Pension Plans April 12, 2021 The CBA comments on the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institution’s consultation on how climate change can affect the safety and soundness of federally regulated pension plans.
Bill C-15, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act April 08, 2021 The Canadian Bar Association supports the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and urges Canadian governments to implement UNDRIP.
Judicial Compensation and Benefits April 08, 2021 The CBA responds to the 6th quadrennial Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission in determining fair and just judicial and prothonotary compensation and benefits pursuant to the Judges Act.
Reforms to Federal Human Rights System April 06, 2021 The CBA reiterates its call for reform to the federal human rights system.
Consultation on Gender and Sexual Diversity Statistical Metadata Standards March 12, 2021 The CBA comments on Statistics Canada’s proposed standards for gender and sexual diversity statistical metadata
Canada–Indonesia Trade Consultations March 11, 2021 The CBA comments on a potential Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Indonesia. The CBA supports an agreement and highlights the importance of transparency, competition and human rights.
Federal Court Intellectual Property Users February 26, 2021 The CBA responds to intellectual property practice issues at the Federal Court.
Bill C-3 - Judges Act and Criminal Code amendments February 23, 2021 The CBA comments on Bill C-3, the latest iteration of the bill that would stipulate sexual assault training for federal judges.
Modernizing Canada’s Privacy Act February 17, 2021 The CBA comments on federal government proposals to modernize the Privacy Act.