Submissions to Government

Our Submissions to Government are open to the public. They are presented here in a non-accessible PDF format. If you would like to receive an accessible web version, please contact us by email.

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Immigration Consultants

  • March 31, 2017

The CBA says immigration consultants are not properly regulated. Only lawyers and Québec notaries should practice immigration law.

Immigration Law, International Law

Court Martial Review

  • March 31, 2017

The CBA urges comprehensive Parliamentary review of the military justice system, with adequate time for careful consideration and public input.

Administrative Law, Constitutional & Human Rights, Criminal Justice and 1 more..., Military Law

Bill C-23 — Preclearance Act 2016

  • March 27, 2017

The CBA says that amendments to the Preclearance Act would grant highly intrusive powers to foreign officials operating on Canadian soil, diminishing the rights of Canadians and other travellers, without adequate safeguards.

Commodity Tax, Customs and Trade, Criminal Justice, Immigration Law

Access to justice in both official languages

  • March 27, 2017

The CBA encourages the Government of Canada to give high priority to access to justice in both official languages.

Civil Litigation, Constitutional & Human Rights, French Speaking Lawyers

Gender identity and gender expression rights in federal correctional facilities

  • March 17, 2017

The CBA raises concerns about transgender rights issues in federal corrections, including housing, segregation, searches and testing, showers and toilet facilities, access to personal items, clothing and prosthetics, and health care.

Aboriginal Law, CCCA, Constitutional & Human Rights and 6 more..., Criminal Justice, Military Law, Public Sector, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Women Lawyers, Student Forum

Retaining the Preliminary Inquiry

  • March 14, 2017

The CBA urges retaining the preliminary inquiry and refutes the suggestion that it contributes to court delays. Rather, it is a tool for justice efficiency and fairness.

Aboriginal Law, Constitutional & Human Rights, Criminal Justice