Criminal Blood Alcohol Concentration August 04, 2017 The CBA cautions that lowering the criminal blood alcohol concentration will not detect impaired drivers, and could result in court delays.
Canada's New Feminist International Assistance Policy July 27, 2017 The CBA welcomes Canada's new feminist international assistance policy, with its renewed focus on inclusive governance and gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
Independence of the Judiciary in Poland July 25, 2017 The CBA urges the Government of Canada to encourage judicial independence in Poland.
NAFTA Renegotiation and Modernization July 19, 2017 The CBA comments on the renegotiation and modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement. The CBA recommends aligning a revised NAFTA with next-generation trade agreements and broadening the scope of cross-border trade.
CBSA Flagpoling Pilot Project July 11, 2017 The CBA expresses concern about the CBSA Flagpoling Pilot Project and offers suggestions for a more collaborative approach to address lengthy processing times for immigration applications.
Court Funding and Judicial Independence July 05, 2017 The CBA urges the government to adequately fund the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, Court Martial Appeal Court and Tax Court and safeguard judicial independence.
Report of the Consultation Panel on the Political Activities of Charities July 04, 2017 The CBA supports the Consultation Panel Report on the Political Activities of Charities, and asks the Minister of National Revenue to be included in consultations on any initiatives following from the Report.
Supreme Court of Canada Appointment June 28, 2017 The CBA says that Supreme Court of Canada appointments should be based on merit, ensuring a judiciary that reflects the full diversity of Canada’s regions, legal systems and population, while respecting the convention of regional representation.
Trans Inmates Policy June 13, 2017 The CBA comments on proposed changes to Correctional Service of Canada policies on transgender inmates.
Medical Assistance in Dying – Monitoring Regime June 13, 2017 The CBA comments on a proposed federal framework for monitoring medical assistance in dying.