Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act Implementation Tools September 22, 2015 The CBA responds to Natural Resources Canada consultation urging harmonization in the reporting requirements for extractive entities while requesting clarification on the application and definitions of the act.
Bill C-51 — Anti-terrorism Act, 2015 March 16, 2015 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.
Bill C-43, Part 4, Division 28 — Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act November 21, 2014 The CBA supports efforts to raise global standards for transparency in the extractive sector, however, urges harmonization of the reporting requirements with the Unites States and European Union regimes.
Proposed Mandatory Reporting Standards for the Canadian Extractive Sector May 06, 2014 The CBA supports the federal government's commitment to mandatory reporting standards for the extractive sector, but offers two general comments on who reports and what is reported.
Omnibus Bills February 16, 2013 WHEREAS the Government of Canada has adopted the practice of using omnibus legislation to enact substantive legislative amendments over broad and unrelated subject areas
Bill C-38 — Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act (Environmental Assessment) May 09, 2012 Letter to Minister of Finance
Climate Change August 13, 2011 Whereas climate change and Canada's response to it have profound environmental and economic implications for Canada's future
Bill C-300 — Corporate Accountability of Mining, Oil and Gas Corporations in Developing Countries Act November 27, 2009 Letter to Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee
National Section By-Law Amendments August 15, 2009 Whereas the National Environmental, Energy and Resources Law Section (NEERLS) wishes to enhance the benefit of its productive working relationship with the American Bar Association Section on Environment, Energy and Resources (ABA SEER)