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).
International Women’s Day and Abortion Rights in Canada March 06, 2024 The CBA shares news of its recently adopted resolution on protecting and realizing abortion rights in Canada.
Preclearance in the United States Regulations February 14, 2024 The CBA comments on the proposed Preclearance in the United States Regulations.
Designated Representative Quality Assurance Framework February 02, 2024 The CBA comments on the Immigration and Refugee Board’s Designated Representative Quality Assurance framework.
Updates to the CBSA Removal Costs Recovery Framework January 15, 2024 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.
Bill S-235 — Citizenship Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act – Amendments January 03, 2024 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.
Category-based draws for Express Entry December 19, 2023 The CBA recommends improvements to the selection of Express Entry candidates on the basis of categories.
CBSA Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Guiding Principles and Commitments December 08, 2023 The CBA responds to the Canada Border Services Agency’s consultation on Gender-Based Violence Guiding Principles and Commitments.
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child November 17, 2023 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.
Bill S-248 — Advance Requests for Medical Assistance in Dying October 31, 2023 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.
Discrimination against Ahmadi Muslim Lawyers in Pakistan September 06, 2023 The CBA expresses concern over the discrimination of lawyers belonging to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Pakistan.
Fraudulent Immigration Consultant Practices Targeting International Students August 17, 2023 The CBA recommends permanent solutions to fraudulent immigration consultant practices targeting international students.
H 1B Visa Holder Work Permit Program August 17, 2023 The CBA recommends improvements to IRCC’s new H-1B Visa Holder Work Permit Program.
Welcome letter to Minister of Public Safety August 11, 2023 The CBA welcomes the new Minister of Public Safety and sets out mutual priorities.
Welcome Letter to Chairperson of Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada August 08, 2023 The CBA welcomes the new Chairperson of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.
Welcome letter to Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship August 08, 2023 The CBA welcomes the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.
Welcome Letter to Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada: August 03, 2023 The CBA welcomes the new Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and sets out mutual priorities.
Improving dialogue between Civil Society and Ministers on Human Rights to better enforce children's rights June 16, 2023 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.
Appointment of an Associate Chief Judge for the Superior Court of Québec June 15, 2023 (Available in French only) The CBA underscores the urgency of filling the position of Associate Chief Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec.
Review of Chairperson Guideline 8 (Vulnerable Persons Appearing Before IRB) June 09, 2023 The CBA comments on proposed changes to IRB Chairperson’s Guideline 8 (Procedures With Respect to Vulnerable Persons Appearing Before the IRB).
Bill C-311 — Criminal Code amendments (violence against pregnant women) May 29, 2023 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.
PR Pathways for out-of-status foreign nationals May 25, 2023 The CBA recommends pathways to permanent residency for persons without valid immigration status.
Judicial Vacancies May 24, 2023 The CBA voices serious concerns about the current state of judicial vacancies in federally appointed courts.
IRB Guidelines 3 May 19, 2023 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.
Innovative Solutions to Operational Challenges at IRCC May 02, 2023 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.
Applying for a permanent resident card from outside Canada May 01, 2023 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
Reintroducing Bill C 36 to combat rise in hate crimes: April 11, 2023 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.
Delay for Medical Assistance in Dying Where Sole Underlying Condition is a Mental Illness April 06, 2023 The CBA expresses concern with the delay of eligibility to medical assistance in dying for persons with mental illnesses.
Non-consensual medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children March 31, 2023 The CBA urges the Government of Canada to launch a public consultation on non-consensual, deferrable and medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child March 30, 2023 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.
Improving Inclusivity in the Canadian Justice System March 20, 2023 The CBA suggests best practices to ensure that courts correctly pronounce the names of all people appearing before them.
Bill C-35 — Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act March 16, 2023 The CBA recommends improvements to Bill C-35, the Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act.
Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Regulations – Release of Information March 16, 2023 The CBA recommends amendments to the proposed Release of Information for Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Regulations
Bill S-245 — Citizenship Act Amendments March 06, 2023 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.
Bill S 8 — IRPA, IRPR, Citizenship Act and Emergencies Act Amendments: March 01, 2023 The CBA comments on Bill S-8, Immigration and Refugee Protection Act amendments to strengthen the Canadian sanctions regime for inadmissible foreign nationals.
Hague Conference on Private International Law Parentage and Surrogacy Project February 10, 2023 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.
Temporary Resident Status for Visitors February 01, 2023 The CBA suggests how Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada can clarify the interpretation of Temporary Resident Status in Visitor Records.
Bill C-20, Public Complaints and Review Commission Act January 30, 2023 The CBA comments on legislation to establish a Public Complaints and Review Commission for the CBSA and RCMP
Unified Family Courts January 25, 2023 The CBA reaffirms its support for the expansion of Unified Family Courts across Canada and shares concerns over the number of unfilled judicial vacancies.
Processing Delays for Approved Permanent Resident Applicants January 24, 2023 The CBA suggests ways to reduce delays in issuing electronic Confirmations of Permanent Residence (eCOPR) and Permanent Residence cards.
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.
Written Consultation: Reviews of Chairperson’s Guidelines 3 and 8 November 22, 2022 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).
Miscarriage of Justice Commission November 22, 2022 The CBA responds to Minister of Justice’s request for comments on recommendations from report on creation of Miscarriage of Justice Commission.
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.
IRB Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation November 18, 2022 The CBA recommends process improvements for future stakeholder consultations and proposes agenda items for the December 2022 IRB consultative committee meeting.
Immigration Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program October 28, 2022 The CBA recommends improvements to the Post-Graduation Work Permit program for international students afflicted by mental health disorders
Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Temporary Foreign Workers): October 28, 2022 The CBA proposes program delivery improvements regarding Temporary Foreign Workers in the context of the International Mobility Program
Exclusion of Counsel in Citizenship Matters October 27, 2022 The CBA urges the Minister of Immigration to ensure clients can obtain effective legal advice and representation in citizenship matters.
Bill C-27 — Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022 October 26, 2022 The CBA comments on Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022, suggesting amendments for improvement.
Proposed Amendments to the Stay of Removal/Public Policy Considerations September 23, 2022 The CBA comments on proposed amendment to stays of removal under section 233 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.
Canada’s Reports on the International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination September 23, 2022 The CBA comments on Canada's draft reports on the International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination.
Urgent Action on 2SLGBTQI+ Activists Sentenced to Death in Iran September 21, 2022 The CBA urges the federal government to take immediate action over reports that two 2SLGBTQI+ activists have been sentenced to death in Iran.
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.
Employment Equity Act Review May 10, 2022 The CBA comments on the Employment Equity Act Review and recommends improvements to modernize the Act.
Medical Assistance in Dying May 09, 2022 The CBA comments on medical assistance in dying for persons with mental illnesses, mature minors and advance requests.
PGWP Eligibility April 28, 2022 The CBA recommends improvements to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program in response to Canadian labour-market needs.
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) April 19, 2022 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.
Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act review March 18, 2022 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.
Temporary Public Policy and Temporary Pilot Process during COVID-19 February 22, 2022 The CBA recommends that IRCC reduce the need for flagpoling at Canadian ports of entries for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Facilitating transition of international students to Permanent Residence status February 16, 2022 The CBA recommends changes to IRCC to ensure international students can continue to fulfill Canadian labour needs
Expanded access to work permits for foreign nationals February 15, 2022 The CBA recommends that IRCC expand access to work permits for foreign nationals unable to return to their country of nationality.
Medical Assistance in Dying February 09, 2022 The CBA comments on medical assistance in dying for persons with mental illnesses, mature minors and advance requests.
Bill S-210 — An Act to restrict young persons' online access to sexually explicit material February 01, 2022 The CBA comments on Bill S-210, An Act to restrict young persons' online access to sexually explicit material.
L'inclusion des personnes transgenres, non binaires et d'identités de genre diverses à la Cour d'appel fédérale January 28, 2022 (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.
Transgender, non-binary and gender diverse inclusivity at the Federal Court January 28, 2022 The CBA recommends measures to improve transgender, non-binary and gender diverse inclusivity at the Federal Court.
Measures to improve transgender, non-binary and gender diverse inclusivity at the Supreme Court of Canada. January 24, 2022 The CBA recommends measures to improve transgender, non-binary and gender diverse inclusivity at the Supreme Court of Canada.
Section 91 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act December 17, 2021 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.
Tax Issues for Separated Families November 15, 2021 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.
Canada v. First Nations Child and Family Caring Society October 15, 2021 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.
Model Code of Professional Conduct - Proposed Amendments for Family Law Lawyers September 29, 2021 The CBA recommends changes to the Model Code of Professional Conduct as it applies to family law lawyers.
Campagne électorale fédérale -Lettre addressé au parti du Bloc québécois August 23, 2021 (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.
Federal election campaign – Letter New Democratic Party Leader August 23, 2021 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.
Federal election campaign – Letter to Green Party Leader August 23, 2021 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.
Federal election campaign – Letter to Conservative Party Leader August 23, 2021 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.
Federal election campaign – Letter to Liberal Party Leader August 23, 2021 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.
Situation in Afghanistan August 23, 2021 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.
Criminal Case Review Commission August 05, 2021 The CBA comments on the creation of an independent Criminal Case Review Commission, making recommendations on its structure, mandate, decision making and remedies.
Digital Economy Partnership Agreement Accession Consultation May 07, 2021 The CBA comments on Canada potential accession to the plurilateral Digital Economy Partnership Agreement.
Canada-United Kingdom Free Trade Consultations April 29, 2021 The CBA comments on anticipated free trade agreements with the United Kingdom.
Child Support in Shared Care April 29, 2021 The CBA recommends changes to the Child Support Guidelines for cases of shared care.
Canada–Indonesia Trade Consultations March 11, 2021 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.
Bill C-7 – Criminal Code amendments (medical assistance in dying) November 04, 2020 The CBA comments on Bill C-7, Criminal Code amendments on medical assistance in dying.
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child – Update to the CBA Section Alternative Report October 28, 2020 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.
Appointing BIPOC Candidates to the Federal Judiciary September 14, 2020 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.
Uniform Police Record Checks Act August 31, 2020 The CBA supports the Uniform Police Record Checks Act to address uniform police record check practices and encourages its adoption across Canada.
Proposed Amendments to Model Code of Professional Conduct August 28, 2020 The CBA comments on proposed changes to the Model Code of Professional Conduct provisions on discrimination and harassment and ex parte proceedings and communications.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Report June 17, 2020 The CBA responds to the Calls for Justice in the National Inquiry report into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls.
Divorce Act Regulations (Federal Child Support Guidelines, Notice of Relocation, Provincial Child Support Service) April 27, 2020 The CBA comments on regulations to accompany amendments to the Divorce Act.
Alternative Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child February 27, 2020 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.
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) February 11, 2020 The CBA comments on the proposed response to a ruling that some restrictions on the eligibility to medical assistance in dying are unconstitutional.
Tax Issues for Family Lawyers - Letter to Justice Canada January 28, 2020 The CBA outlines tax issues in family law matters under the new Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act.
Tax Issues for Family Lawyers - Letter to Finance Canada January 28, 2020 The CBA outlines tax problems for families in shared parenting arrangements.
Access to Documents on Federal Court Website December 23, 2019 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.
Welcome and Meeting Request December 20, 2019 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.
Strengthening Privacy for the Digital Age: Response to Proposals to Modernize PIPEDA December 09, 2019 The CBA says that PIPEDA is generally working as intended, so legislative change should be approached cautiously and only after appropriate consultation.
Federal Court of Canada 2020-2025 Strategic Plan December 02, 2019 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.
Canada’s Remediation Agreement Regime November 19, 2019 The CBA asks the Public Prosecution Service of Canada to issue guidance on how prosecutors plan to apply Remediation Agreements in Canada.
Medical Assistance in Dying October 04, 2019 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.
Making Access to Justice an Election Priority June 11, 2019 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.
Bill C-92 — An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families April 30, 2019 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.
Bill C-78, Divorce Act Amendments April 15, 2019 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.
Supreme Court Hearings Outside Ottawa February 04, 2019 The CBA supports a principled approach to occasional SCC sittings outside Ottawa and outlines several factors to consider.
Proposed Regulations under the Assisted Human Reproduction Act January 10, 2019 The CBA supports changes to the Assisted Human Reproduction regulations and suggests improvements.
Bill C-78 — Divorce Act amendments November 26, 2018 The CBA supports passage of the proposed amendments to the Divorce Act in Bill C-78, and suggests clarifications and improvements.
Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations — Detention of Children November 06, 2018 The CBA supports draft regulations on immigration detention of children and suggests improvements.
Spousal Sponsorship Process November 01, 2018 The CBA offers Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada its input on how to improve the spousal sponsorship program.
Bill C-75 Criminal Code and Youth Criminal Justice Act amendments September 14, 2018 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.
Caregivers — Pathways to Permanent Resident June 27, 2018 The CBA comments on pathways to permanent resident status for foreign caregivers.
Employment Insurance — Extended Parental Benefits June 19, 2018 The CBA highlights an inconsistency between federal EI benefits and some provincial and territorial parental leave entitlements, and recommends claimants be clearly informed.
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child — Third Optional Protocol June 15, 2018 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.
National Commissioner for Children and Youth in Canada May 30, 2018 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.
Online Reputation Consultation May 01, 2018 The CBA comments on the Privacy Commissioner's Draft Position Paper on Online Reputation and encourages further study of online reputation.
Bill C-45, Cannabis Act May 01, 2018 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.
Bill C-45, Cannabis Act April 17, 2018 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.
Monitoring of Medical Assistance in Dying Regulations February 13, 2018 The CBA urges Health Canada to reconsider regulatory approach for monitoring medical assistance in dying.
Federal Cannabis Regulation January 23, 2018 The CBA comments on a proposed approach to federal cannabis regulations and urges an opportunity for public comment on draft regulations.
Canada’s Reports on United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child January 15, 2018 The CBA offers guidance on the template for Canada's next report to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child.
Judicial Appointments January 12, 2018 The CBA urges the Justice Minister to improve access to justice by filling judicial vacancies and expanding Unified Family Courts.
Medical Assistance in Dying October 06, 2017 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.
Canada's New Feminist International Assistance Policy July 27, 2017 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.
New National Immigration Detention Framework June 12, 2017 The CBA comments on the Canadian Border Services Agency’s proposed new National Immigration Detention Framework.
Canada-MERCOSUR Trade Consultations June 06, 2017 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.
IV Global Conference on Child Labour Consultation June 05, 2017 The CBA responds to the International Labour Organization's consultation for the Global Conference on the Sustained Eradication of Child Labour.
End-of-Life Decisions – Advance Requests May 26, 2017 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.
End-of-Life Decisions – Mature Minors May 26, 2017 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.
End-of-Life Decisions – Mental Illness May 26, 2017 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.
Independent Reviews - Medical Assistance in Dying January 23, 2017 The CBA extends offer of assistance on Medical Assistance in Dying studies to be undertaken by Council of Canadian Academies.
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.
Family Reunification – Determining the Bona Fides of a Relationship December 09, 2016 The CBA recommends amendments to better determine bona fide family relationships to better meet the goal of family reunification in Canada.
Bill C-235 — Criminal Code Amendments (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder) November 23, 2016 The CBA supports passage of Bill C-235, to improve the criminal justice system's responsiveness to people with FASD.
Medical Assistance in Dying — Advance Requests, Mature Minors and Persons with Mental Illness November 08, 2016 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.
Family Reunification October 26, 2016 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.
Statement Against the Immigration Detention of Children October 04, 2016 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.
Responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.
Parental Recognition August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.
Legal Aid Benchmarks August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.
Medical Assistance in Dying and Psychiatric Conditions August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.
Medical Assistance in Dying for Competent Minors August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.
Advance Requests for Medical Assistance in Dying August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.
Revisiting Criminal Code Section 43 August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.
Future of Immigration - Government Consultation August 05, 2016 The CBA comments on the Future of Immigration to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
In-Canada Asylum Review July 29, 2016 The CBA Immigration Law Section comments to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on the in-Canada asylum process.
Designated Representatives at Immigration and Refugee Board June 07, 2016 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.
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child May 17, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association urges Canada to move forward in implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Bill C-14 — Medical Assistance in Dying (Letter to Justice and Human Rights Committee) May 04, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association recommends amendments to Bill C-14 (medical assistance in dying) to align with Carter v. Canada.
Bill C-14 — Medical Assistance in Dying (Letter to Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs) May 04, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association recommends amendments to Bill C-14 (medical assistance in dying) to align with Carter v. Canada.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action May 03, 2016 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.
Responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action March 08, 2016 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.
Model Business Principles on Forced Labour, Labour Trafficking, and Illegal or Harmful Child Labour February 24, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Mid-Winter Meeting of Council.
Designated Representatives in Immigration and Refugee Matters December 10, 2015 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.
Welcome to Justice Portfolio November 04, 2015 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.
Welcome to Prime Minister November 04, 2015 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.
Relocation of Children in Family Law Proceedings August 13, 2015 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;
Bill S-7 — Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices Act April 30, 2015 The CBA says Bill S-7 should not be passed, as many of its provisions are ill defined and aimed at non-existent problems.
Financial/Literacy Phase 3: Strengthening Young and Adult Canadians February 27, 2015 The CBA supports the National Strategy for Financial Literacy, and offers recommendations to strengthen the financial literacy of young and adult Canadians.
In the Interests of Children — Response to Bill C-560 May 08, 2014 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.
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child March 10, 2014 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.
Rights of the Child in Child Welfare Proceedings February 17, 2007 Whereas the Government of Canada ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in December 1991