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Medical Assistance in Dying — Advance Requests, Mature Minors and Persons with Mental Illness

  • November 08, 2016

The CBA advocates legislative amendments and comments on proposed studies about medical assistance in dying and advance requests, eligibility of mature minors and of persons with mental illness.

Alternative Dispute Resolution, CCCA, Constitutional & Human Rights and 6 more..., Criminal Justice, Elder Law, Health Law, Privacy and Access, Wills, Estates and Trusts, Child and Youth Law

Cyber Security

  • November 01, 2016

The federal government can show much needed leadership by creating, adopting and modeling best practices for cyber security. The CBA welcomes the chance to comment on draft legislation or regulations, or to participate in consultations.

CCCA, Criminal Justice, Privacy and Access

Leonard Peltier's Plea for Clemency

  • October 28, 2016

The CBA urges the Government of Canada to encourage their US counterparts to grant clemency to Leonard Peltier.

Aboriginal Law, Criminal Justice, International Law

Family Reunification

  • October 26, 2016

The CBA supports family reunification as an objective of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Given the economic, social and cultural benefits, family reunification should be a priority for Canada.

Elder Law, Family Law, Immigration Law and 2 more..., Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Child and Youth Law

Income Tax Act — Subsection 55(2) material and Part IV

  • October 20, 2016

The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee expands on its concerns about the interaction between Income Tax Act subs 55(2), Part IV and capital dividend account provisions.

Business Law, CCCA, Commodity Tax, Customs and Trade and 1 more..., Taxation Law

Delays in Canada's Criminal Justice System

  • October 18, 2016

The CBA adds to its previous submissions on ways to reduce delays in the criminal justice system, including changes to disclosure, promoting early resolution, modernizing routine appearance and investing in legal aid.

Criminal Justice, Sole Practitioners

Supporting Families Experiencing Separation and Divorce

  • October 14, 2016

The CBA urges continuation of Justice Canada's Supporting Families Initiative, as it fulfills an important role that helps Canadians involved in separation and divorce.

Aboriginal Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law