The CBA supports Bill C-40 and the creation of the Miscarriage of Justice Review Commission while suggesting improvements.

The CBA is concerned Correctional Service Canada’s proposed policy does not meet international standards surrounding solitary confinement, nor the Charter.

The CBA raises three discrete concerns about Bill C-48, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bail reform).

The CBA expresses concern over the discrimination of lawyers belonging to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Pakistan.

The CBA welcomes the new Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and sets out mutual priorities.

(Available in French only) The CBA underscores the urgency of filling the position of Associate Chief Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec.

The CBA voices serious concerns about the current state of judicial vacancies in federally appointed courts.

In response to Parliament’s study of the bail system, the CBA sees no need to alter the Criminal Code.

The CBA comments on Bill C-9, adopting a new process for reviewing allegations of judicial misconduct under the Judges Act

The CBA suggests best practices to ensure that courts correctly pronounce the names of all people appearing before them.

The CBA urges the Justice Minister to amend Bill C-9 to add an intermediate level of appeal from a final decision of the Canadian Judicial Council to the Federal Court of Appeal.

(Available in French only) The CBA asks the Justice Minister to fill a vacancy on the Specific Claims Tribunal with needed expertise in civil law.

The CBA says the Charter Statement for Bill C-32 fails to address solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.

The CBA calls on Parliament to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.

The CBA calls on the Minister of Finance to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.

The CBA calls on Parliament to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.

The CBA appreciates the Supreme Court of Canada’s commitment to enhancing public appreciation of Canada’s law and democratic institutions in its upcoming sitting in Quebec City.

The CBA outlines issues of importance for the legal profession at the 2022 G7 Summit.

The CBA comments on Criminal Code and Identification of Criminals Act amendments to increase flexibility in the criminal justice system in the wake of COVID-19.

(only available in French) The CBA suggests timely training for members of the Judicial Advisory Committee members.

The CBA reiterates its call to the Canadian government to fulfill its promise to resettle 40,000 Afghan nationals, particularly lawyers, judges and others who share Canada's commitment to justice, democracy and the Rule of Law.

The CBA endorses Bill C-9, Judges Act amendments to change how complaints against federally appointed judges are handled.

(only available in French) L'ABC recommande des mesures visant à améliorer l'inclusion des personnes transgenres, non binaires et d'identités de genre diverses à la Cour d'appel fédérale.

The CBA recommends measures to improve transgender, non-binary and gender diverse inclusivity at the Federal Court.

The CBA recommends measures to improve transgender, non-binary and gender diverse inclusivity at the Supreme Court of Canada.

After meeting with the Supreme Court of Canada, the CBA canvassed Bar members about counsel credits included in the Court’s judgments.

(available in French only) Dans la foulée de l’élection fédérale de 2021, l’ABC cherche à obtenir l’engagement des chefs des partis à transformer les systèmes de justice afin d’assurer un accès égal à la justice au Canada.

During the 2021 federal election, the CBA seeks a commitment from the Party Leaders to transform the justice systems to ensure equal access to justice in Canada.

During the 2021 federal election, the CBA seeks a commitment from the Party Leaders to transform the justice systems to ensure equal access to justice in Canada.

During the 2021 federal election, the CBA seeks a commitment from the Party Leaders to transform the justice systems to ensure equal access to justice in Canada.

During the 2021 federal election, the CBA seeks a commitment from the Party Leaders to transform the justice systems to ensure equal access to justice in Canada.

The CBA joins with other G7 bar associations to urge G7 countries to ensure the safety of Afghan human rights defenders and in particular of Afghan women judges and lawyers.

The CBA responds to the 6th quadrennial Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission in determining fair and just judicial and prothonotary compensation and benefits pursuant to the Judges Act.

The CBA comments on Bill C-3, the latest iteration of the bill that would stipulate sexual assault training for federal judges.

The CBA reiterates its views on the federal judicial appointments process.

The CBA urges the Prime Minister and Minister of Justice to appoint Black, Indigenous and People of Colour candidates to the Supreme Court of Canada and other federal judicial positions.

The CBA recommends that the Ethical Principles for Judges be a code of conduct with clear, consistent and directive language to give meaningful guidance to judges and enhance public understanding and confidence in judicial ethics.

The CBA asks the Public Prosecution Service of Canada to issue guidance on how prosecutors plan to apply Remediation Agreements in Canada.

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.

The CBA supports a principled approach to occasional SCC sittings outside Ottawa and outlines several factors to consider.

The CBA welcomes the new Minister of Justice

The CBA responds to a Finance Canada consultation on Canada's anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regime.

The CBA comments on proposed amendments to the Federation of Law Societies of Canada model rules on anti-money laundering (cash transactions, client identification and verification) and on a proposed new rule (trust accounts).

The CBA says Bill C-58 should not allow the Information and Privacy Commissioners to review records subject to solicitor-client privilege.

The CBA recommends Deferred Prosecution Agreements and enhancements to the Integrity Regime to expand Canada's toolkit to address corporate wrongdoing.

The CBA urges the Government of Canada to encourage judicial independence in Poland.

The CBA urges the Senate to pass Bill C-16, which adds "gender identity or expression" to the prohibited grounds of discrimination in the Canadian Human Rights Act and to the identifiable groups in the hate crime provisions of the Criminal Code.

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 make recommendations to Justice Canada on reforms to the federal judicial discipline process. The CBA urges inclusion of lay persons and puisne judges, the development of a code of procedure and reintroduction of Inquiry Independent Counsel.

The CBA advises the Federation of Law Societies of Canada that post-judicial return to practice should be regulated, with corresponding recommendations.

The CBA condemns the killings and suicide bombing in Quetta, Pakistan. The bombing specifically targeted lawyers gathered to mourn a slain colleague who spoke out against recent killings. The independence of lawyers is fundamental to the rule of law.

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

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

The CBA urges the government to respect regional representation on the Supreme Court of Canada.

The CBA decries the arbitrary mass removal of judges and prosecutors following the attempted coup in Turkey. Without judicial independence, public confidence in the fairness of the justice system is at risk.

CBA supports proposed changes to FLSC Model Code of Professional Conduct on competence, dishonesty, leaving a law firm, and incriminating physical evidence.

The CBA provides input to the fifth quadrennial Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission on the applicable principles in setting judicial and prothonotary compensation and benefits, to protect and promote judicial independence.

The CBA comments on entity regulation to the Federation of Law Societies and encourages the law societies to harmonize any new regulations between jurisdictions

A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Mid-Winter Meeting of Council.

A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Mid-Winter Meeting of Council.

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.

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.

Letter to Federation of Law Societies of Canada