Bill C-235 — Criminal Code Amendments (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder) November 23, 2016 The CBA supports passage of Bill C-235, to improve the criminal justice system's responsiveness to people with FASD.
Leonard Peltier's Plea for Clemency October 28, 2016 The CBA urges the Government of Canada to encourage their US counterparts to grant clemency to Leonard Peltier.
Supporting Families Experiencing Separation and Divorce October 14, 2016 The CBA urges continuation of Justice Canada's Supporting Families Initiative, as it fulfills an important role that helps Canadians involved in separation and divorce.
Federal Judicial Discipline Process September 21, 2016 The CBA make recommendations to Justice Canada on reforms to the federal judicial discipline process. The CBA urges inclusion of lay persons and puisne judges, the development of a code of procedure and reintroduction of Inquiry Independent Counsel.
Post-Judicial Return to Practice September 21, 2016 The CBA advises the Federation of Law Societies of Canada that post-judicial return to practice should be regulated, with corresponding recommendations.
Responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.
Clemency for Leonard Peltier August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.
Overuse of Pretrial Detention August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.
Promoting Reintegration of Offenders August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.
Legal Aid Benchmarks August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.