Excessive Demand on Health and Social Services under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act March 13, 2017 The CBA comments on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s review of the current assessment process for cases involving excessive demand on health and social services, in section 38(1)(c) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Bill C-32 — Criminal Code Amendments (repeal of section 159) February 28, 2017 The CBA supports Bill C-32 (repeal of section 159 of the Criminal Code - age of consent)
Bill C-25 - Canada Business Corporations Act, Canada Cooperatives Act, Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act and Competition Act amendments February 22, 2017 The CBA comments on amendments to the Canadian Business Corporations Act and the Competition Act in Bill C-25, welcoming changes to encourage diversity in corporate leadership and suggesting other improvements.
Regulations on Compulsory Insurance for Ships Carrying Passengers February 21, 2017 The CBA views the proposed regulations as a step towards better protecting Canadians and compensating victim of maritime passenger accidents, but suggests improvements.
Bill C-6, Citizenship Act Amendments February 14, 2017 The CBA supports aspects of Bill C-6 and recommends improvements for procedural protections around the revocation of citizenship.
Canada's National Security Framework February 10, 2017 The CBA summarizes its main priorities about the national security framework for the House of Commons Committee on Public Safety and National Security.
Private Right of Action under Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation February 03, 2017 The Canadian Bar Association recommends not bringing the Private Right of Action provisions of Canada's Anti-Spam Laws (CASL) into effect until after the scheduled review of CASL.
Welcome to Minister of Foreign Affairs February 02, 2017 The CBA congratulates Chrystia Freeland on her appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Modernization of Client Service Delivery February 01, 2017 The CBA recommends several structural and program improvements to client services under government immigration programs.
Security of Canada Information Sharing Act (SCISA) January 30, 2017 The CBA supports information sharing for the purpose of national security that is necessary, proportionate and accompanied by adequate measures against abuse.