Canada-MERCOSUR Trade Consultations June 06, 2017 The CBA comments on a potential Free Trade Agreement between Canada and MERCOSUR (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay).The CBA supports an agreement and highlights the importance of transparency, competition and human rights.
Bill C-16 — Canadian Human Rights Act and Criminal Code Amendments (gender identity or expression) May 11, 2017 The CBA urges the Senate to pass Bill C-16, which adds "gender identity or expression" to the prohibited grounds of discrimination in the Canadian Human Rights Act and to the identifiable groups in the hate crime provisions of the Criminal Code.
Review of Environmental Assessment Process — Expert Panel Report May 05, 2017 The CBA welcomes the opportunity to comment further on ways to strengthen and improve the federal environmental assessment processes.
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.
Environmental Assessment Process Review Follow-Up December 16, 2016 The CBA responds to questions from the Environmental Assessment Review Process Expert Panel.
Environmental Assessment Process Review December 09, 2016 The CBA reviews the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 and addresses ways to improve the federal environmental assessment process.
Review of the Navigation Protection Act November 28, 2016 The CBA recommends that all navigable waters be protected, not just those waters listed in the Schedule to the Navigation Protection Act.
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.
Canadian Bar Association Governance and Organization August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.