Independent Reviews - Medical Assistance in Dying January 23, 2017 The CBA extends offer of assistance on Medical Assistance in Dying studies to be undertaken by Council of Canadian Academies.
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.
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.
Family Reunification October 26, 2016 The CBA supports family reunification as an objective of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Given the economic, social and cultural benefits, family reunification should be a priority for Canada.
Federal Judicial Discipline Process September 21, 2016 The CBA make recommendations to Justice Canada on reforms to the federal judicial discipline process. The CBA urges inclusion of lay persons and puisne judges, the development of a code of procedure and reintroduction of Inquiry Independent Counsel.
Post-Judicial Return to Practice September 21, 2016 The CBA advises the Federation of Law Societies of Canada that post-judicial return to practice should be regulated, with corresponding recommendations.
Legal Aid Benchmarks August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.
Canadian Bar Association Governance and Organization August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.
CBA Speaker Diversity August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.
Model Code of Professional Conduct July 12, 2016 CBA supports proposed changes to FLSC Model Code of Professional Conduct on competence, dishonesty, leaving a law firm, and incriminating physical evidence.