Digital Economy Partnership Agreement Accession Consultation May 07, 2021 The CBA comments on Canada potential accession to the plurilateral Digital Economy Partnership Agreement.
Exclusion of Counsel in Immigration Matters May 07, 2021 The CBA raises concerns about the exclusion of legal representatives by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Consultation on the Right to Disconnect and Gig Work April 30, 2021 The CBA responds to Employment and Social Development Canada’s consultation on the gig economy and right to disconnect.
Canada-United Kingdom Free Trade Consultations April 29, 2021 The CBA comments on anticipated free trade agreements with the United Kingdom.
Child Support in Shared Care April 29, 2021 The CBA recommends changes to the Child Support Guidelines for cases of shared care.
Potential Competition Act Amendments April 28, 2021 The CBA comments on possible changes to the Competition Act to improve competitiveness in Canada.
Saskatchewan Pension Plan Act - Financial Hardship Unlocking April 23, 2021 The CBA comments on Saskatchewan’s proposal to allow early unlocking of pension benefits for financial hardship.
Climate-Related Risks for Federally Regulated Financial Institutions and Pension Plans April 12, 2021 The CBA comments on the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institution’s consultation on how climate change can affect the safety and soundness of federally regulated pension plans.
Bill C-15, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act April 08, 2021 The Canadian Bar Association supports the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and urges Canadian governments to implement UNDRIP.
Judicial Compensation and Benefits April 08, 2021 The CBA responds to the 6th quadrennial Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission in determining fair and just judicial and prothonotary compensation and benefits pursuant to the Judges Act.