Cloud Act Agreement November 01, 2024 The CBA makes comments proactively on an anticipated agreement between Canada and the United States pursuant to the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act (US).
Commissioner’s Directive 585: National Drugs and Substances Strategy September 13, 2024 The CBA believes that Correctional Services Canada’s draft guidelines on National Drugs and Substance Policy need further steps to better align on harm reduction, human rights and public health.
Bill C-70 — Countering Foreign Interference Act June 14, 2024 The CBA is concerned with the nature of the criminal offences created under Bill C-70.
Bill C-316 — An Act to Amend the Department of Canadian Heritage Act (Court Challenges Program) May 15, 2024 The CBA supports the enhancement of the Court Challenges Program's stability and independence to increased access to justice for marginalized groups and advancing constitutional rights.
Second Additional Protocol to Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime March 15, 2024 The CBA supports the 2nd Additional Protocol to Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime and raises concerns about other jurisdictions possibly obtaining confidential subscriber information.
Bill C-332 — An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct) March 11, 2024 The CBA comments on Bill C-332, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct).
International Women’s Day and Abortion Rights in Canada March 06, 2024 The CBA shares news of its recently adopted resolution on protecting and realizing abortion rights in Canada.
Preclearance in the United States Regulations February 14, 2024 The CBA comments on the proposed Preclearance in the United States Regulations.
Draft Guidance on Biometric Technologies (OPC) February 14, 2024 The CBA responds to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner’s draft guidance on biometric technologies.
Updates to the CBSA Removal Costs Recovery Framework January 15, 2024 The CBA comments on changes to the CBSA framework to recover removal costs from foreign nationals who seek to return to Canada after being removed at the government’s expense.