Pension Benefits Standards Regulations, 1985 and Pooled Registered Pension Plans Regulations amendments May 26, 2017 The CBA comments on changes to regulations aiming to improve the long-term sustainability of pension plans. The CBA supports the efforts to harmonize pension legislation across jurisdictions and suggests amendments to clarify the regulations.
Trade-marks Act — Use Requirement May 26, 2017 The CBA explains its concerns about proposed changes to the use requirement for trademark registration and suggests mitigating measures.
Work Permits for Temporary and Dual Intent Business Persons May 11, 2017 The CBA recommends improvements to the Business Immigration Program to support Canada's economic development.
Bill C-16 — Canadian Human Rights Act and Criminal Code Amendments (gender identity or expression) May 11, 2017 The CBA urges the Senate to pass Bill C-16, which adds "gender identity or expression" to the prohibited grounds of discrimination in the Canadian Human Rights Act and to the identifiable groups in the hate crime provisions of the Criminal Code.
Information Requests from Private Parties in Proceedings for Recovery of Loss or Damages May 09, 2017 The CBA supports the Competition Bureau's Draft Bulletin Regarding Information Requests From Private Parties in Proceedings for Recovery of Loss or Damages and suggests changes to strengthen the Bulletin's guidance.
Purpose and Principles of Criminal Law - 1982 May 08, 2017 The CBAcomments that Justice Canada's, Purpose and Principles of Criminal Law - 1982, has held up well over 35 years, and offers some suggestions for updates.
Immigration Consultants May 05, 2017 The CBA responds to the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants letter to the Citizenship and Immigration Committee. The CBA's concern is ensuring adequate public protection through the integrity of our immigration system.
Review of Environmental Assessment Process — Expert Panel Report May 05, 2017 The CBA welcomes the opportunity to comment further on ways to strengthen and improve the federal environmental assessment processes.
Bill S-217, Criminal Code amendments (detention in custody) April 12, 2017 The CBA says that changes to bail hearings in Bill S-217 are unnecessary and unlikely to survive constitutional scrutiny.
Bill C-337, Judicial Accountability through Sexual Assault Law Training Act April 06, 2017 The CBA comments on judicial education requirements in Bill C-337.