Submissions and Resolutions

The CBA says that Finance Canada’s legislative proposals will likely provide charities with increased freedom to conduct non-partisan political activities and offers recommendations to address some concerns.

The CBA applauds commitments in the 2018 federal budget to support asylum seekers and temporary foreign workers.

The CBA suggests ways to address the recent influx of asylum seekers arriving in Canada from the US, balancing border integrity and Canadian security with refuge and protection for people in need.

The CBA welcomes a longer phase-in period to eliminate billed-basis accounting in the Income Tax Act, but reiterates concerns and recommendations to ensure the proposal does not hinder access to justice.

The CBA recommends changes to the reinstated Court Challenges Program to ensure its effectiveness, its contribution to equality and access to justice in Canada, and to include Aboriginal and treaty rights.

The CBA explains its concerns about the budget proposal to eliminate billed-basis accounting and makes recommendations to ensure the proposal does not hinder access to justice and is fairly implemented.

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 recommends that the federal government endorse CBA and ALAP's Proposed National Benchmarks for Public Legal Assistance Services, and provide a dedicated transfer for funding civil legal aid.

The CBA adds to its previous submissions on ways to reduce delays in the criminal justice system, including changes to disclosure, promoting early resolution, modernizing routine appearance and investing in legal aid.

A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.