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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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.

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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.

Aboriginal Law, Constitutional & Human Rights, Criminal Justice

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.

Immigration Law

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