Bill C-92 — An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families April 30, 2019 The CBA says Bill C-92 is a first step toward reform of child welfare services for Indigenous communities but a federal funding commitment is essential.
Public policy dialogue and development activities by charities April 18, 2019 The CBA says that the CRA Draft Guidance on public policy dialogue and development activities will help charities, and suggests further clarifications.
Bill C-78, Divorce Act Amendments April 15, 2019 The CBA urges prompt passage of Divorce Act amendments (Bill C-78), noting that several CBA recommendations were addressed by changes in the House of Commons.
Ethical Principles for Judges April 11, 2019 The CBA comments on proposed revisions to the Canadian Judicial Council’s Ethical Principles for Judges
Bill C-75, Criminal Code and Youth Criminal Justice Act amendments April 11, 2019 The CBA comments further on the omnibus criminal legislation, supporting House amendments to remove routine police evidence by way of affidavit but urging more changes to address other serious problems.
Bill C-91 — Indigenous Languages Act March 20, 2019 The CBA supports Bill C-91's goal of safeguarding Indigenous languages, and recommends an amendment to offer court remedies for violations of the rights it recognizes.
Less Complex Claims: Short-hearing Process for Refugees March 15, 2019 The CBA recommends safeguards to procedural fairness in the Immigration and Refugee Board’s new short-hearing process for less complicated claims at the Refugee Protection Division.
College of Patent and Trade Mark Agents — Transitional Board March 14, 2019 The CBA says the Board for the new College of Patent and Trademark Agents must include experts in regulatory frameworks and solicitor-client privilege, to avoid conflicts in rules for lawyer agents and to protect the public.
Student Loan Forgiveness for Lawyers and Articling Students Working in Underserved Communities March 14, 2019 The CBA urges the federal government to expand a student debt forgiveness program to include lawyers and articling students working in rural and remote communities.
Model Code of Professional Conduct – Rules 6.1-5 and 6.1-6 (Electronic Registration of Documents) March 08, 2019 The CBA says the Federation of Law Societies Model Code of Professional Conduct rule on electronic registration of documents may have unintended consequences for immigration practice.