National Security Green Paper, 2016 December 20, 2016 The CBA urges the federal government to conduct a rigorous review of Bill C-51, Anti-Terrorism Act 2015, giving equal weight to the impact of excessive state powers on individual rights and freedoms as to public safety concerns.
Shortage of Judges December 19, 2016 The CBA reiterates the urgency of filling vacancies and increasing judicial complements across Canada, noting the critical shortage of judges in Quebec and Alberta.
Court Martial Comprehensive Review — Public Consultation December 12, 2016 The CBA asks to be included in ongoing consultations with experts concerning review of the court martial system.
Criminal Records Act Review Consultations December 07, 2016 The CBA urges expanded availability of pardons or record suspensions, to advance the important goal of encouraging offenders' reintegration.
Bill C-226 - Impaired Driving Act November 25, 2016 The CBA supports measures to reduce impaired driving, but opposes Bill C-226 as it would lead to uncertainty to the law and constitutional challenges.
Bill C-235 — Criminal Code Amendments (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder) November 23, 2016 The CBA supports passage of Bill C-235, to improve the criminal justice system's responsiveness to people with FASD.
Bill C-22: National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act November 21, 2016 The CBA supports creation of a Parliamentary Committee with oversight over all national security activity, to achieve enhanced coordination, transparency and accountability.
Medical Assistance in Dying — Advance Requests, Mature Minors and Persons with Mental Illness November 08, 2016 The CBA advocates legislative amendments and comments on proposed studies about medical assistance in dying and advance requests, eligibility of mature minors and of persons with mental illness.
Cyber Security November 01, 2016 The federal government can show much needed leadership by creating, adopting and modeling best practices for cyber security. The CBA welcomes the chance to comment on draft legislation or regulations, or to participate in consultations.
Leonard Peltier's Plea for Clemency October 28, 2016 The CBA urges the Government of Canada to encourage their US counterparts to grant clemency to Leonard Peltier.