Asylum Seekers – Policy and Legislative Options October 25, 2017 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.
Income Tax Act – Billed-Basis Accounting: Potential Impact on Access to Justice October 12, 2017 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.
Reinstatement of the Court Challenges Program June 07, 2017 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.
Income Tax Act – Billed-Basis Accounting: Access to Justice and Implementation Fairness June 01, 2017 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.
Shortage of Judges December 19, 2016 The CBA reiterates the urgency of filling vacancies and increasing judicial complements across Canada, noting the critical shortage of judges in Quebec and Alberta.
Study on Access to the Justice System - Legal Aid December 07, 2016 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.
Delays in Canada's Criminal Justice System October 18, 2016 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.
Judicial Vacancies and Family Justice 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.
Reinstating the Court Challenges Program April 15, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association recommends reinstatement of the Court Challenges Program, with an expansion of mandate to increase access to justice.