Criminal Case Review Commission August 05, 2021 The CBA comments on the creation of an independent Criminal Case Review Commission, making recommendations on its structure, mandate, decision making and remedies.
Exclusion of Counsel in Immigration Matters August 03, 2021 The CBA again expresses concern about Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada preventing lawyers from effectively representing their clients as it tests and implements new technologies.
Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act Statutory Review July 30, 2021 The CBA comments on the statutory review of the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and reiterates recommendations from its 2019 submission on the CNCA.
COVID-19 — Addressing Challenges in Immigration Application Processing July 23, 2021 The CBA recommends measures to alleviate the challenges in processing immigration applications that have emerged due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act July 16, 2021 The CBA expresses concerns about Canada Border Services Agency’s proposal to make facts established through criminal prosecution of certain organized crime-related offences binding on immigration decision makers.
Guideline on Gender Considerations in Proceedings Before IRB July 09, 2021 The CBA suggests improvements to the Immigration and Refugee Board’s updated Chairperson’s Guideline on gender considerations.
Addressing Islamophobia and All Forms of Hate July 06, 2021 The CBA welcomes a national action summit on Islamophobia following recent attacks on Muslims, and urges the government to take action to dismantle all forms of hate.
Valuation for Duty Regulations July 05, 2021 The CBA comments on the Canada Border Services Agency’s proposed changes to the treatment of imported goods under the Valuation for Duty Regulations.
Specific Claims Tribunal June 29, 2021 The CBA discusses virtual hearings and delivery of French language services at the Specific Claims Tribunal.
Economic Threats to National Security June 28, 2021 The CBA responds to Public Safety Canada’s consultation on economic-based threats to national security.