Submissions and Resolutions

The CBA says that changes to bail hearings in Bill S-217 are unnecessary and unlikely to survive constitutional scrutiny.

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.

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.

The CBA reiterates the urgency of filling vacancies and increasing judicial complements across Canada, noting the critical shortage of judges in Quebec and Alberta.

The CBA responds to questions from the Environmental Assessment Review Process Expert Panel.

The CBA reviews the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 and addresses ways to improve the federal environmental assessment process.

The CBA urges expanded availability of pardons or record suspensions, to advance the important goal of encouraging offenders' reintegration.

The CBA urges the Justice Minister to support technological advancements for the Federal Courts, and the Tax Court of Canada.

The CBA urges more comprehensive law to address sex-based inequities from the Indian Act registration system.

The CBA recommends that all navigable waters be protected, not just those waters listed in the Schedule to the Navigation Protection Act.