Bill C-9 — Judges Act Amendments – Conduct Review Process February 08, 2023 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.
Nomination au Tribunal des revendications particulières February 06, 2023 (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.
Bill C-32 — Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act Proposed Income Tax Amendments Compromise Solicitor-Client Privilege November 28, 2022 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.
Bill C-32 — Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act – Proposed Income Tax Amendments Compromise Solicitor-Client Privilege November 22, 2022 The CBA calls on Parliament to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.
Proposed Income Tax Amendments Compromise Solicitor-Client Privilege November 22, 2022 The CBA calls on the Minister of Finance to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.
Bill C-32 — Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act – Proposed Income Tax Amendments Compromise Solicitor-Client Privilege November 22, 2022 The CBA calls on Parliament to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.
Supreme Court of Canada sittings in Quebec City September 01, 2022 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.
Bar Leaders’ Priorities for G7 Leaders Summit June 16, 2022 The CBA outlines issues of importance for the legal profession at the 2022 G7 Summit.
Bill S-4 – Criminal Code and Identification of Criminals Act amendments (COVID-19 response and other measures) May 10, 2022 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.
Ajout d'un volet à la formation destinée aux membres des comités consultatifs à la magistrature fédérale April 21, 2022 (only available in French) The CBA suggests timely training for members of the Judicial Advisory Committee members.