Submissions and Resolutions

The CBA says Bill S-7 should not be passed, as many of its provisions are ill defined and aimed at non-existent problems.

The CBA proposes changes to the legislative framework for preventing terrorist financing, to limit the impediment on charities' role in society and in the prevention of terrorism, while still protecting charities from abuse by would-be terrorists.

The CBA Anti-Corruption Team comments on the Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada's (PWGSC) Integrity Framework calling for a review of the manner in which organizations are debarred from contracting with the federal government.

The CBA responds to Bill C-51, an omnibus bill proposing changes to, and introducing legislation pertaining to anti-terrorism, is too broad and must be accompanied by effective oversight.

The Canadian Bar Association reiterates its support for a Private Member's Bill that will provide explicit protection for transgender persons in Criminal and Human Rights law and clarifies why the Bill should go forward unamended.

The CBA comments on a private members' Bill by Ryan Leef of the Yukon, proposing changes to better address the interaction of people with FASD and the criminal justice system.

WHEREAS Canada is a party to the UN Convention against Torture, the four Geneva Conventions on humanitarian law, the Convention against Genocide, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Statute of the International Criminal Court

WHEREAS end of life decision-making in health care is legally, ethically and emotionally challenging

WHEREAS there have been numerous recent media reports of sexual harassment and sexual assault in well-known and well-respected Canadian institutions in the public and private sectors

The CBA says proposed amendments to the Criminal Code in Bill C-26, to expand use of sex offender registries and, increase mandatory minimum and consecutive sentences, would not make children safer.