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.
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.
Medical Assistance in Dying - Monitoring System March 24, 2017 The CBA urges the Minister of Health to accelerate plans for a coordinated pan-Canadian information collection system for medical assistance in dying.
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) March 23, 2017 The CBA comments on the Parliamentary review of PIPEDA, looking at consent, the right to be forgotten, order making powers, non-binding advance opinions, public availability and public information, and adequacy.
Federal Courts Rule 481(2)(e) - Arrest of Sister Ships March 20, 2017 The CBA recommends clarity and consistency in Federal Court Rules on sister ship arrest.
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.
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.
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)