Establishing Guidelines Concerning Use of the Notwithstanding Clause October 15, 2024 The CBA recommends safeguards surrounding the use of s.33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the notwithstanding clause).
Fairer Tax Treatment of Separated Parents and Their Children October 10, 2024 The CBA addresses critical taxation issues that disproportionately affect separated parents.
Privacy and Age Assurance – Exploratory Consultation October 08, 2024 The CBA assists the Office of the Privacy Commissioner determine how an online service can determine whether a user is a young person.
Rights of the Child on Children's Access to Justice and Effective Remedies August 26, 2024 The CBA responds to the United Nation’s Committee on the Rights of the Child as it prepares its General Comment on children’s access to justice.
Improving Access to Justice by Increasing Transparency at IRCC June 12, 2024 The CBA urges IRCC to increase transparency by releasing Global Case Management System notes with decision letters and disclosing the use of AI in decision-making processes
The CBA Observes International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia May 16, 2024 The CBA observes International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia by offering recommendations surrounding the use of the Notwithstanding Clause of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Bill C-316 — An Act to Amend the Department of Canadian Heritage Act (Court Challenges Program) May 15, 2024 The CBA supports the enhancement of the Court Challenges Program's stability and independence to increased access to justice for marginalized groups and advancing constitutional rights.
Processing delays for the dependents of Protected Persons April 29, 2024 The CBA and CCR recommends the issuance of Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs) to dependents of protected persons to avoid lengthy and harmful separation of families.
Home Childcare Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot Programs March 27, 2024 The CBA comments on the Home Childcare Provider Pilot (HCCP) and Home Support Worker Pilot (HSWP) Programs, both due to expire in June 2024.
Bill C-332 — An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct) March 11, 2024 The CBA comments on Bill C-332, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct).