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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Statutory Review of the Copyright Act

  • November 27, 2018

The CBA offers input on the issues for consideration in the 5-year statutory review of the Copyright Act.

Administrative Law, Business Law, CCCA and 4 more..., Intellectual Property, International Law, Entertainment, Media and Communications Law, Privacy and Access

Bill C-78 — Divorce Act amendments

  • November 26, 2018

The CBA supports passage of the proposed amendments to the Divorce Act in Bill C-78, and suggests clarifications and improvements.

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Child and Youth Law, Constitutional & Human Rights and 2 more..., Family Law, French Speaking Lawyers

Modernization of the Official Languages Act

  • November 22, 2018

The CBA urges the government to modernize the Official Languages Act to better reflect the present-day reality of Canada's linguistic duality.

Aboriginal Law, Administrative Law, Civil Litigation and 4 more..., Constitutional & Human Rights, Criminal Justice, French Speaking Lawyers, International Law

Bill C-77 — National Defence Act Amendments

  • November 20, 2018

The CBA comments on changes to the military justice system and the new Declaration of Victims Rights in Bill C-77.

Administrative Law, Civil Litigation, Constitutional & Human Rights and 4 more..., Criminal Justice, International Law, Military Law, Privacy and Access

LGBTI+ Rights in Tanzania

  • November 09, 2018

The CBA urges the Canadian government to take steps to help support and protect LGBTI+ individuals in Tanzania.

Constitutional & Human Rights, International Law, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity