The CBA recommends safeguards surrounding the use of s.33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the notwithstanding clause).

The CBA addresses critical taxation issues that disproportionately affect separated parents.

The CBA assists the Office of the Privacy Commissioner determine how an online service can determine whether a user is a young person.

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.

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 by offering recommendations surrounding the use of the Notwithstanding Clause of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms

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.

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.

The CBA comments on the Home Childcare Provider Pilot (HCCP) and Home Support Worker Pilot (HSWP) Programs, both due to expire in June 2024.

The CBA comments on Bill C-332, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct).

The CBA shares news of its recently adopted resolution on protecting and realizing abortion rights in Canada.

The CBA comments on the proposed Preclearance in the United States Regulations.

The CBA comments on the Immigration and Refugee Board’s Designated Representative Quality Assurance framework.

The CBA comments on changes to the CBSA framework to recover removal costs from foreign nationals who seek to return to Canada after being removed at the government’s expense.

The CBA supports Bill C-235, amending the Citizenship Act and Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to protect the status of migrant and refugee children when they are taken into State care and transition out of care.

The CBA recommends improvements to the selection of Express Entry candidates on the basis of categories.

The CBA responds to the Canada Border Services Agency’s consultation on Gender-Based Violence Guiding Principles and Commitments.

To mark World Children’s Day, the CBA calls on Canadian governments to champion the advancement of children’s rights through a Government Action Plan to realize the recommendations of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.

The CBA comments on Bill S-248, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying) and its proposed approach for advance requests for medical assistance in dying.

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

The CBA recommends permanent solutions to fraudulent immigration consultant practices targeting international students.

The CBA recommends improvements to IRCC’s new H-1B Visa Holder Work Permit Program.

The CBA welcomes the new Minister of Public Safety and sets out mutual priorities.

The CBA welcomes the new Chairperson of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.

The CBA welcomes the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.

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

The CBA suggests better consultations with civil society organizations before the Forum of Ministers on Human Rights meets to discuss the Concluding Observations of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.

(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 comments on proposed changes to IRB Chairperson’s Guideline 8 (Procedures With Respect to Vulnerable Persons Appearing Before the IRB).

The CBA opposes private member’s Bill C-311, which would make attacks on a pregnant person an aggravating circumstance in sentencing, and urges the government to protect the right to abortion access.

The CBA recommends pathways to permanent residency for persons without valid immigration status.

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

The CBA recommends amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada’s Chairperson Guideline 3 on procedural and evidentiary issues for Child Refugee Claimants.

The CBA proposes solutions to operational challenges at IRCC, to reduce flagpoling, use a master portal, and update the “Use of a Representative” IMM 5476 form.

The CBA comments on changes in IRCC’s interpretation of law and policy which preclude applicants outside of Canada from applying for a Permanent Resident card

The CBA urges the federal government to introduce legislation to combat the dramatic rise in hate crimes, particularly against Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+, religious minority, racialized and ethnic communities.

The CBA expresses concern with the delay of eligibility to medical assistance in dying for persons with mental illnesses.

The CBA urges the Government of Canada to launch a public consultation on non-consensual, deferrable and medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children

The CBA enjoins the Government of Canada to make a detailed action plan to effectively implement the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child.

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

The CBA recommends improvements to Bill C-35, the Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act.

The CBA recommends amendments to the proposed Release of Information for Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Regulations

The CBA recommends improvements to Bill S-245, which would amend the Citizenship Act to permit certain persons who lost their Canadian citizenship to regain it.

The CBA comments on Bill S-8, Immigration and Refugee Protection Act amendments to strengthen the Canadian sanctions regime for inadmissible foreign nationals.

The CBA comments on the Report of the Hague Experts’ Group on Parentage and International Surrogacy Arrangements and encourages further work by the Hague Conference on Private International Law.

The CBA suggests how Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada can clarify the interpretation of Temporary Resident Status in Visitor Records.

The CBA comments on legislation to establish a Public Complaints and Review Commission for the CBSA and RCMP

The CBA reaffirms its support for the expansion of Unified Family Courts across Canada and shares concerns over the number of unfilled judicial vacancies.

The CBA suggests ways to reduce delays in issuing electronic Confirmations of Permanent Residence (eCOPR) and Permanent Residence cards.

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 comments on the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada’s Review of Chairperson’s Guidelines 3 (Child Refugee Claimants: Procedural and Evidentiary Issues) and 8 (Procedures with Respect to Vulnerable Persons Appearing Before the IRB).

The CBA responds to Minister of Justice’s request for comments on recommendations from report on creation of Miscarriage of Justice Commission.

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 recommends process improvements for future stakeholder consultations and proposes agenda items for the December 2022 IRB consultative committee meeting.

The CBA recommends improvements to the Post-Graduation Work Permit program for international students afflicted by mental health disorders

The CBA proposes program delivery improvements regarding Temporary Foreign Workers in the context of the International Mobility Program

The CBA urges the Minister of Immigration to ensure clients can obtain effective legal advice and representation in citizenship matters.

The CBA comments on Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022, suggesting amendments for improvement.

The CBA comments on proposed amendment to stays of removal under section 233 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.

The CBA comments on Canada's draft reports on the International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination.

The CBA urges the federal government to take immediate action over reports that two 2SLGBTQI+ activists have been sentenced to death in Iran.

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 the Employment Equity Act Review and recommends improvements to modernize the Act.

The CBA comments on medical assistance in dying for persons with mental illnesses, mature minors and advance requests.

The CBA recommends improvements to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program in response to Canadian labour-market needs.

The CBA updates its February 2020 Alternative Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child with a discussion of recent cases and events involving child and youth law in Canada.

The CBA responds to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights’ review of the 2014 proposes changes to the criminal and municipal aspects of the law.

The CBA recommends that IRCC reduce the need for flagpoling at Canadian ports of entries for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The CBA recommends changes to IRCC to ensure international students can continue to fulfill Canadian labour needs

The CBA recommends that IRCC expand access to work permits for foreign nationals unable to return to their country of nationality.

The CBA comments on medical assistance in dying for persons with mental illnesses, mature minors and advance requests.

The CBA comments on Bill S-210, An Act to restrict young persons' online access to sexually explicit material.

(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.

The CBA proposes an amendment to remove paralegals from the categories of persons authorized to practice immigration law under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

The CBA recommends changes to the Income Tax Act and interpretation bulletin IT-99R5 to correct inequality in tax law for parents who have a shared time arrangement with their children.

The CBA urges the federal government to cease litigation and pursue good faith negotiation following dismissal of its judicial review application of CHRT rulings on underfunding of Indigenous child welfare services.

The CBA recommends changes to the Model Code of Professional Conduct as it applies to family law lawyers.

(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 comments on the creation of an independent Criminal Case Review Commission, making recommendations on its structure, mandate, decision making and remedies.

The CBA comments on Canada potential accession to the plurilateral Digital Economy Partnership Agreement.

The CBA comments on anticipated free trade agreements with the United Kingdom.

The CBA recommends changes to the Child Support Guidelines for cases of shared care.

The CBA comments on a potential Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Indonesia. The CBA supports an agreement and highlights the importance of transparency, competition and human rights.

The CBA comments on Bill C-7, Criminal Code amendments on medical assistance in dying.

The Canadian Bar Association updates the Alternative Report it prepared in February 2020 with a discussion of recent cases and events including the COVID-19 pandemic.

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 supports the Uniform Police Record Checks Act to address uniform police record check practices and encourages its adoption across Canada.

The CBA comments on proposed changes to the Model Code of Professional Conduct provisions on discrimination and harassment and ex parte proceedings and communications.

The CBA responds to the Calls for Justice in the National Inquiry report into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls.

The CBA comments on regulations to accompany amendments to the Divorce Act.

The CBA comments on Canada's compliance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and performance in promoting children's rights since 2012.

The CBA comments on the proposed response to a ruling that some restrictions on the eligibility to medical assistance in dying are unconstitutional.

The CBA outlines tax issues in family law matters under the new Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act.

The CBA outlines tax problems for families in shared parenting arrangements.

The CBA comments on the Federal Court’s proposal to make court files available online, suggesting ways to respect open courts while protecting vulnerable parties using the justice system.

The CBA to congratulates Minister of Justice and AG David Lametti on his re-appointment and looks forward to pursuing shared goals of advancing the rule of law, and improving legislation and the administration of justice.

The CBA says that PIPEDA is generally working as intended, so legislative change should be approached cautiously and only after appropriate consultation.

The CBA comments on the Federal Court's 2020-2025 Strategic Plan's proposed priorities of access to justice, modernization and strengthening the Court as a national institution.

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

The CBA supports a ruling that some restrictions on the eligibility to medical assistance in dying are unconstitutional and encourages the federal government to work with provinces and territories to ensure eligibility is aligned with SCC guidance.

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 says Bill C-92 is a first step toward reform of child welfare services for Indigenous communities but a federal funding commitment is essential.

The CBA urges prompt passage of Divorce Act amendments (Bill C-78), noting that several CBA recommendations were addressed by changes in the House of Commons.

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 supports changes to the Assisted Human Reproduction regulations and suggests improvements.

The CBA supports passage of the proposed amendments to the Divorce Act in Bill C-78, and suggests clarifications and improvements.

The CBA supports draft regulations on immigration detention of children and suggests improvements.

The CBA offers Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada its input on how to improve the spousal sponsorship program.

The CBA supports proposals to improve court efficiencies while preserving fairness to the accused. It objects to proposals to abolish peremptory challenges, restrict preliminary inquiries and allow the introduction of police evidence by affidavit.

The CBA comments on pathways to permanent resident status for foreign caregivers.

The CBA highlights an inconsistency between federal EI benefits and some provincial and territorial parental leave entitlements, and recommends claimants be clearly informed.

The CBA urges the government to ratify the third optional protocol of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child establishing procedure to bring complaints about violations directly to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.

The CBA urges the government to create a National Commissioner for Children and Youth, to protect the rights of Indigenous children in Canada, and to implement the 2012 recommendations of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.

The CBA comments on the Privacy Commissioner's Draft Position Paper on Online Reputation and encourages further study of online reputation.

The CBA supports many changes made to Bill C-45 – the Cannabis Act – in the House of Commons, but reiterates its concerns about the Bill’s excessive reliance on the criminal law outside of the regulatory framework.

The CBA supports many changes made to Bill C-45 – the Cannabis Act – in the House of Commons, but reiterates its concerns about the Bill’s excessive reliance on the criminal law outside of the regulatory framework.

The CBA urges Health Canada to reconsider regulatory approach for monitoring medical assistance in dying.

The CBA comments on a proposed approach to federal cannabis regulations and urges an opportunity for public comment on draft regulations.

The CBA offers guidance on the template for Canada's next report to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child.

The CBA urges the Justice Minister to improve access to justice by filling judicial vacancies and expanding Unified Family Courts.

The CBA responds to the Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying, tasked with examining issues about requests by mature minors, advance requests, and requests where mental illness is the sole underlying medical condition.

The CBA welcomes Canada's new feminist international assistance policy, with its renewed focus on inclusive governance and gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.

The CBA comments on the Canadian Border Services Agency’s proposed new National Immigration Detention Framework.

The CBA comments on a potential Free Trade Agreement between Canada and MERCOSUR (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay).The CBA supports an agreement and highlights the importance of transparency, competition and human rights.

The CBA responds to the International Labour Organization's consultation for the Global Conference on the Sustained Eradication of Child Labour.

The CBA encourages the Chairs of the three Working Groups (mature minors, advance requests, mental illness) established by the Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying to consider the experiences of lawyers and their clients.

The CBA encourages the Chairs of the three Working Groups (mature minors, advance requests, mental illness) established by the Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying to consider the experiences of lawyers and their clients.

The CBA encourages the Chairs of the three Working Groups (mature minors, advance requests, mental illness) established by the Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying to consider the experiences of lawyers and their clients.

The CBA extends offer of assistance on Medical Assistance in Dying studies to be undertaken by Council of Canadian Academies.

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 recommends amendments to better determine bona fide family relationships to better meet the goal of family reunification in Canada.

The CBA supports passage of Bill C-235, to improve the criminal justice system's responsiveness to people with FASD.

The CBA advocates legislative amendments and comments on proposed studies about medical assistance in dying and advance requests, eligibility of mature minors and of persons with mental illness.

The CBA supports family reunification as an objective of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Given the economic, social and cultural benefits, family reunification should be a priority for Canada.

The CBA supports the Statement Against Immigration Detention of Children that urges the government of Canada to cease the immigration detention of unaccompanied minors, children and families to halt the significant harm to children.

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.

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.

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.

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

The CBA comments on the Future of Immigration to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

The CBA Immigration Law Section comments to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on the in-Canada asylum process.

The Canadian Bar Association responds to the Immigration and Refugee Board's reply of Canada to suggested changes in use of Designated Representatives for children and vulnerable persons under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

The Canadian Bar Association urges Canada to move forward in implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The Canadian Bar Association recommends amendments to Bill C-14 (medical assistance in dying) to align with Carter v. Canada.

The Canadian Bar Association recommends amendments to Bill C-14 (medical assistance in dying) to align with Carter v. Canada.

The CBA commits to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action and welcomes greater collaboration with the federal government to achieve these goals.

The Canadian Bar Association supports the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action of June 2015 and urges others to do the same. Many of the calls are consistent with CBA policy, and work has already begun on those issues.

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

The Canadian Bar Association suggests changes to the use of Designated Representatives under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, to better protect children and vulnerable persons.

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.

Whereas Canadian legislation gives little guidance for parents to know when they need permission from the other parent or the court to relocate with a child, and no clear test or factors help determine if a move is likely to be permitted in the child’s best interests;

The CBA says Bill S-7 should not be passed, as many of its provisions are ill defined and aimed at non-existent problems.

The CBA supports the National Strategy for Financial Literacy, and offers recommendations to strengthen the financial literacy of young and adult Canadians.

The CBA reiterates its stance to retain the “best interests of the child” test for custody and access, and opposes private member’s Bill C-560 that would impose equal parenting time for children.

The CBA urges the federal government to use the concluding observations of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child as a roadmap to table a detailed Government Action Plan for implementing the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child.

Whereas the Government of Canada ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in December 1991