Federal Courts Rules - 2024 Global Review July 02, 2024 The CBA comments on the proposed overview of the Federal Courts Rules touching on procedural and jurisprudential developments.
Improving Access to Justice by Increasing Transparency at IRCC June 12, 2024 The CBA urges IRCC to increase transparency by releasing Global Case Management System notes with decision letters and disclosing the use of AI in decision-making processes
Residency Requirement Resolution and the 2024 Budget May 22, 2024 The CBA supports the federal government’s intention to launch consultations on repealing the residency requirements for Federal Court of Canada and Tax Court of Canada judges.
Bill C-316 — An Act to Amend the Department of Canadian Heritage Act (Court Challenges Program) May 15, 2024 The CBA supports the enhancement of the Court Challenges Program's stability and independence to increased access to justice for marginalized groups and advancing constitutional rights.
Processing delays for the dependents of Protected Persons April 29, 2024 The CBA and CCR recommends the issuance of Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs) to dependents of protected persons to avoid lengthy and harmful separation of families.
Home Childcare Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot Programs March 27, 2024 The CBA comments on the Home Childcare Provider Pilot (HCCP) and Home Support Worker Pilot (HSWP) Programs, both due to expire in June 2024.
Bill C-27 — Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022 (AIDA) February 21, 2024 The CBA addresses the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act portion of the Bill C-27, Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022.
Preclearance in the United States Regulations February 14, 2024 The CBA comments on the proposed Preclearance in the United States Regulations.
Designated Representative Quality Assurance Framework February 02, 2024 The CBA comments on the Immigration and Refugee Board’s Designated Representative Quality Assurance framework.
Updates to the CBSA Removal Costs Recovery Framework January 15, 2024 The CBA comments on changes to the CBSA framework to recover removal costs from foreign nationals who seek to return to Canada after being removed at the government’s expense.