Model Code of Professional Conduct Amendments (cultural competency) December 19, 2024 The CBA suggests refinements to the Federation of Law Societies of Canada’s proposed amendments to the Model Code of Professional Conduct dealing with cultural competency.
Residency Requirement Resolution and the 2024 Budget May 22, 2024 The CBA supports the federal government’s intention to launch consultations on repealing the residency requirements for Federal Court of Canada and Tax Court of Canada judges.
Bill C-59 – Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023 April 29, 2024 The CBA addresses a recommendation of the Commissioner of Competition on amendments to the Competition Act in Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Act, 2023.
Strengthening Competition in the Financial Sector February 29, 2024 The CBA comments on how to strengthen competition in Canada’s financial sector.
Bill C-352 — Lowering Prices for Canadians Act February 13, 2024 The CBA expresses concern with piecemeal competition law reform and explains that Bill C-352, Lowering Prices for Canadians Act must be examined in the context of other recent changes.
Bill C-59 — Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023 February 12, 2024 The CBA comments on amendments to the Competition Act in Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Act, 2023.
Competition Bureau Bulletin on Amendments to Abuse of Dominance Provisions January 04, 2024 The CBA recommends changes to the Competition Bureau’s proposed Bulletin on Amendments to the Abuse of Dominance Provisions.
Federal Court Practice Direction on AI Guidance November 24, 2023 The CBA commented on the Federal Court Notice to Profession and Public: Principles on the Prospective Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Bill C-56 — Affordable Housing and Groceries Act November 23, 2023 The CBA comments on Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, recommending improvements to the GST New Residential Rental Property Rebate and amendments to the Competition Act.
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.