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.
Reforms to Federal Human Rights System April 06, 2021 The CBA reiterates its call for reform to the federal human rights system.
Consultation on Gender and Sexual Diversity Statistical Metadata Standards March 12, 2021 The CBA comments on Statistics Canada’s proposed standards for gender and sexual diversity statistical metadata
Canada–Indonesia Trade Consultations March 11, 2021 The CBA comments on a potential Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Indonesia. The CBA supports an agreement and highlights the importance of transparency, competition and human rights.
Federal Court Intellectual Property Users February 26, 2021 The CBA responds to intellectual property practice issues at the Federal Court.
Bill C-3 - Judges Act and Criminal Code amendments February 23, 2021 The CBA comments on Bill C-3, the latest iteration of the bill that would stipulate sexual assault training for federal judges.
Modernizing Canada’s Privacy Act February 17, 2021 The CBA comments on federal government proposals to modernize the Privacy Act.
GST and HST on E-commerce Supplies February 01, 2021 The CBA comments on proposed changes to the application of GST/HST on e-commerce supplies to ensure these taxes apply fairly and effectively in the growing digital economy.
CAPSA Guideline No. 7 – Pension Plan Funding Policy January 28, 2021 The CBA comments on guidelines establishing pension plan funding policies in response to new plan designs and legislated funding requirements for pension plan administrators.