Bill C-51 — Anti-terrorism Act, 2015 March 16, 2015 The CBA responds to Bill C-51, an omnibus bill proposing changes to, and introducing legislation pertaining to anti-terrorism, is too broad and must be accompanied by effective oversight.
Bill C-279 — Canadian Human Rights Act and Criminal Code Amendments (gender identity) March 11, 2015 The Canadian Bar Association reiterates its support for a Private Member's Bill that will provide explicit protection for transgender persons in Criminal and Human Rights law and clarifies why the Bill should go forward unamended.
Bill C-583 — Criminal Code Amendments (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder) March 09, 2015 The CBA comments on a private members' Bill by Ryan Leef of the Yukon, proposing changes to better address the interaction of people with FASD and the criminal justice system.
Privacy Commissioner Priorities February 27, 2015 The CBA suggests guiding principles for the Office of Privacy Commisioner to prioritize issues and work, in the public interest.
Financial/Literacy Phase 3: Strengthening Young and Adult Canadians February 27, 2015 The CBA supports the National Strategy for Financial Literacy, and offers recommendations to strengthen the financial literacy of young and adult Canadians.
Federal Court of Canada Prothonotaries February 18, 2015 The CBA articulates support for the retention of prothonotaries as important decision-makers in the Federal Court.
Bill C-49 — Price Transparency Act February 17, 2015 The CBA says changes to the Competition Act on unjustified price discrimination would impose unreasonable compliance costs on Canadian businesses and unlikely have any measurable impact on product prices in Canada.
Bill S-4 — Digital Privacy Act February 16, 2015 The CBA comments on Bill S-4, the Digital Privacy Act, which proposes amendments to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Bill C-26 — Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act February 16, 2015 The CBA says proposed amendments to the Criminal Code in Bill C-26, to expand use of sex offender registries and, increase mandatory minimum and consecutive sentences, would not make children safer.
Federal Court — Limited Scope Retainers February 12, 2015 The CBA responds to Federal Court consultation document about Limited Scope Representation at the Federal Courts, noting that Limited Scope Representation can be one way to improve access to justice.