Canadian Bar Association Intervention Policy February 24, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Mid-Winter Meeting of Council.
Joint Policy Statement on Audit Inquiries February 24, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Mid-Winter Meeting of Council.
Welcome to Indigenous and Northern Affairs Portfolio January 15, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association congratulates the Minister on her new portfolio and raises several key issues, including support for the Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women inquiry and the need for review of criminal justice and corrections policies.
Draft Practice Direction - Summary Process December 10, 2015 The Canadian Bar Association comments on a practice direction for a summary process before the Specific Claims Tribunal, emphasizing that participation must be left optional for First Nations.
Welcome to Justice Portfolio November 04, 2015 The CBA extends congratulations to the Justice Minister and looks forward to working with her to convey the perspective of the legal profession on issues of mutual interest.
Welcome to Prime Minister November 04, 2015 The CBA extends congratulations to the Prime Minister and looks forward to working with the new government to convey the perspective of the legal profession on issues of mutual interest.
Health Care for Federal Offenders August 13, 2015 Whereas Canada’s prison population is increasing rapidly as a result of legislative changes including mandatory minimum sentences and increased sentences;
Programs for Aboriginal Offenders August 13, 2015 Whereas Canada’s prison population is increasing rapidly as a result of legislative changes including mandatory minimum sentences and increased sentences;
Overuse of Solitary Confinement in Canadian Prisons August 13, 2015 Whereas Canada’s prison population is increasing rapidly as a result of legislative changes including mandatory minimum sentences and increased sentences;
Prisoners’ Access to Counsel August 13, 2015 Whereas Canada’s prison population is increasing rapidly as a result of legislative changes including mandatory minimum sentences and increased sentences;