Submissions and Resolutions

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.