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.