Clarification of the CBA's Proposal on Immigration Consultants July 12, 2019 The CBA affirms its commitment to cooperating with the government to protect the public from incompetent and unscrupulous representation.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Immigration July 11, 2019 The CBA urges the government to exercise caution in its use of artificial intelligence, machine learning and similar technologies in immigration decision-making processes.
Funding for Immigration and Refugee Legal Aid Services in Ontario July 09, 2019 The CBA and OBA urge the federal government to address a gap in funding for immigration and refugee legal aid services in Ontario
Making Access to Justice an Election Priority June 11, 2019 The CBA is asking party leaders to show leadership on access to justice, by dedicating federal legal aid funding; and adopting guiding principles for a national, integrated system of public legal assistance.
Bill C-97 — Part 4, Division 16 – Changes to Canada’s Refugee Determination System May 15, 2019 The CBA urges the government to withdraw the proposed amendments to Canada's refugee determination system in Bill C-97, the budget implementation bill.
Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) May 13, 2019 The CBA comments on revised regulations governing communications and services to the public in both official languages.
Less Complex Claims: Short-hearing Process for Refugees March 15, 2019 The CBA recommends safeguards to procedural fairness in the Immigration and Refugee Board’s new short-hearing process for less complicated claims at the Refugee Protection Division.
Bill C-69 — Impact Assessment Act March 05, 2019 The CBA comments on how changes to Bill C-69's Impact Assessment Act address its recommendations to strengthen the new process and respect the rights of Indigenous peoples.
Bilingual Constitution of Canada February 15, 2019 The CBA urges the federal government to engage with the provinces and territories to make Canada’s Constitution officially bilingual, in compliance with section 55 of the Constitution Act, 1982.
Supreme Court Hearings Outside Ottawa February 04, 2019 The CBA supports a principled approach to occasional SCC sittings outside Ottawa and outlines several factors to consider.