National Security Green Paper, 2016 December 20, 2016 The CBA urges the federal government to conduct a rigorous review of Bill C-51, Anti-Terrorism Act 2015, giving equal weight to the impact of excessive state powers on individual rights and freedoms as to public safety concerns.
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.
Political Activities for Charities December 15, 2016 The CBA urges reform of the Canada Revenue Agency rules about political activities for charities.
Court and Registry Management System December 07, 2016 The CBA urges the Justice Minister to support technological advancements for the Federal Courts, and the Tax Court of Canada.
Federal Judicial Discipline Process September 21, 2016 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.
Post-Judicial Return to Practice September 21, 2016 The CBA advises the Federation of Law Societies of Canada that post-judicial return to practice should be regulated, with corresponding recommendations.
Canadian Bar Association Governance and Organization August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.
CBA Speaker Diversity August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.
Governance Framework for IP Agents - Governance Model, Discipline Process and Conflicts August 05, 2016 TheCBA comments on proposals to modernize the IP agent community, including governance models, a disciplinary process, and overlapping regimes for lawyer agents.
CRA Guidance - Housing and Charitable Registration August 02, 2016 The CBA makes suggestions to improve the Canada Revenue Agency's February 2014 Guidance CG-022 on Housing and Charitable Registration.