Improving dialogue between Civil Society and Ministers on Human Rights to better enforce children's rights June 16, 2023 The CBA suggests better consultations with civil society organizations before the Forum of Ministers on Human Rights meets to discuss the Concluding Observations of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.
Appointment of an Associate Chief Judge for the Superior Court of Québec June 15, 2023 (Available in French only) The CBA underscores the urgency of filling the position of Associate Chief Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec.
Review of Chairperson Guideline 8 (Vulnerable Persons Appearing Before IRB) June 09, 2023 The CBA comments on proposed changes to IRB Chairperson’s Guideline 8 (Procedures With Respect to Vulnerable Persons Appearing Before the IRB).
Bill C-42 — Canada Business Corporations Act Amendments (Beneficial Ownership Registry) June 08, 2023 The CBA expresses privacy concerns in full public access to a beneficial ownership registry.
Bill C-13 — An Act for the Substantive Equality of Canada’s Official Languages June 07, 2023 The CBA comments on Bill C 13, An Act for the Substantive Equality of Canada’s Official Languages highlighting its concerns.
Bill C-311 — Criminal Code amendments (violence against pregnant women) May 29, 2023 The CBA opposes private member’s Bill C-311, which would make attacks on a pregnant person an aggravating circumstance in sentencing, and urges the government to protect the right to abortion access.
PR Pathways for out-of-status foreign nationals May 25, 2023 The CBA recommends pathways to permanent residency for persons without valid immigration status.
Judicial Vacancies May 24, 2023 The CBA voices serious concerns about the current state of judicial vacancies in federally appointed courts.
IRB Guidelines 3 May 19, 2023 The CBA recommends amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada’s Chairperson Guideline 3 on procedural and evidentiary issues for Child Refugee Claimants.
Bill C-47 – Improving the Economic Sanctions Regime May 12, 2023 The CBA suggests improvements to proposed amendments to Canada’s economic sanctions regime in the Special Economic Measures Act and Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law).