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.