Bill C-45 — Cannabis Act September 27, 2017 The CBA urges that criminal offences for cannabis follow the models for regulated substances like tobacco and alcohol.
Bill C-46– Impaired Driving Act September 18, 2017 The CBA urges caution in amending the Criminal Code to address drug and alcohol impaired driving.
Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness letter on proposed tax proposals August 31, 2017 The CBA joins the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness —a unified voice to oppose federal government’s tax proposals for incorporated small businesses.
Independence of the Judiciary in Poland July 25, 2017 The CBA urges the Government of Canada to encourage judicial independence in Poland.
NAFTA Renegotiation and Modernization July 19, 2017 The CBA comments on the renegotiation and modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement. The CBA recommends aligning a revised NAFTA with next-generation trade agreements and broadening the scope of cross-border trade.
Court Funding and Judicial Independence July 05, 2017 The CBA urges the government to adequately fund the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, Court Martial Appeal Court and Tax Court and safeguard judicial independence.
Supreme Court of Canada Appointment June 28, 2017 The CBA says that Supreme Court of Canada appointments should be based on merit, ensuring a judiciary that reflects the full diversity of Canada’s regions, legal systems and population, while respecting the convention of regional representation.
Trans Inmates Policy June 13, 2017 The CBA comments on proposed changes to Correctional Service of Canada policies on transgender inmates.
Medical Assistance in Dying – Monitoring Regime June 13, 2017 The CBA comments on a proposed federal framework for monitoring medical assistance in dying.
Reinstatement of the Court Challenges Program June 07, 2017 The CBA recommends changes to the reinstated Court Challenges Program to ensure its effectiveness, its contribution to equality and access to justice in Canada, and to include Aboriginal and treaty rights.