Bill S-251, Criminal Code amendments (Independence of the Judiciary) June 20, 2019 The CBA supports the intent of Bill S-251, to legislate an exemption where judges need not impose a mandatory minimum sentence, and suggests an alternate approach.
Making Access to Justice an Election Priority June 11, 2019 The CBA is asking party leaders to show leadership on access to justice, by dedicating federal legal aid funding; and adopting guiding principles for a national, integrated system of public legal assistance.
Bill C-93, Criminal Records Act June 07, 2019 The CBA supports Bill C-93’s aim of an easy and free process for record suspensions for simple possession of cannabis, but suggests it should be more accessible.
Proposed Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations June 07, 2019 The CBA comments on proposed Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations for federal workplaces.
Draft MOPOP Topics - Patent Rules May 30, 2019 The CBA comments on proposed changes to Patent Office Practice and recommends creation of security interest in patents and patent applications.
Regulations Establishing Time Limits for Matters Before Copyright Board May 27, 2019 The CBA offers input on proposed regulations to govern timelines for Copyright Board hearings.
Income Tax Act — Foreign Affiliate Dumping, Derivative Forward Agreement and Transfer Pricing Amendments May 24, 2019 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on foreign affiliate dumping, derivative forward agreement and transfer pricing amendments announced in the 2019 Federal Budget.
Bill C-83 — Corrections and Conditional Release Act Amendments May 24, 2019 The CBA says that Bill C-83's amendments to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act will not bring Canadian laws on administrative segregation into compliance with international norms.
Bill C-97 — Part 4, Division 26 – Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act May 16, 2019 The CBA comments on new prompt payment and adjudication legislation for the construction industry.
Bill C-97 — Part 4, Division 16 – Changes to Canada’s Refugee Determination System May 15, 2019 The CBA urges the government to withdraw the proposed amendments to Canada's refugee determination system in Bill C-97, the budget implementation bill.