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.
Gowning Requirements for Counsel (Supreme Court of Canada) November 15, 2019 The CBA asks the Supreme Court of Canada to introduce a gowning policy to accommodate counsel who cannot meet traditional gowning requirements due to personal circumstances such as pregnancy, medical condition or disability
Gowning Requirements for Counsel (Chief Justice of the Tax Court of Canada) November 08, 2019 The CBA recommends changes to the Tax Court of Canada’s gowning policies to accommodate counsel who need to depart from traditional gowning requirements due to personal circumstances such as pregnancy, medical condition or disability.
Gowning Requirements for Counsel (Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Appeal) November 08, 2019 The CBA recommends changes to the Federal Court of Appeal’s gowning policies to accommodate counsel who need to depart from traditional gowning requirements due to personal circumstances such as pregnancy, medical condition or disability.
Gowning Requirements for Counsel (Chief Justice of the Federal Court) November 08, 2019 The CBA recommends changes to the Federal Court Court’s gowning policies to accommodate counsel who need to depart from traditional gowning requirements due to personal circumstances such as pregnancy, medical condition or disability.
Model Mergers Timing Agreement October 25, 2019 The CBA questions the necessity of the Competition Bureau's proposed agreement governing the time and evidence required to assess efficiency claims in merger reviews. The CBA recommends improvements.
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-97 — Part 4, Division 26 – Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act May 16, 2019 The CBA comments on new prompt payment and adjudication legislation for the construction industry.
Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) May 13, 2019 The CBA comments on revised regulations governing communications and services to the public in both official languages.