Bill C-316 — An Act to Amend the Department of Canadian Heritage Act (Court Challenges Program) May 15, 2024 The CBA supports the enhancement of the Court Challenges Program's stability and independence to increased access to justice for marginalized groups and advancing constitutional rights.
Processing delays for the dependents of Protected Persons April 29, 2024 The CBA and CCR recommends the issuance of Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs) to dependents of protected persons to avoid lengthy and harmful separation of families.
Home Childcare Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot Programs March 27, 2024 The CBA comments on the Home Childcare Provider Pilot (HCCP) and Home Support Worker Pilot (HSWP) Programs, both due to expire in June 2024.
Bill C-332 — An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct) March 11, 2024 The CBA comments on Bill C-332, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct).
International Women’s Day and Abortion Rights in Canada March 06, 2024 The CBA shares news of its recently adopted resolution on protecting and realizing abortion rights in Canada.
Preclearance in the United States Regulations February 14, 2024 The CBA comments on the proposed Preclearance in the United States Regulations.
Updates to the CBSA Removal Costs Recovery Framework January 15, 2024 The CBA comments on changes to the CBSA framework to recover removal costs from foreign nationals who seek to return to Canada after being removed at the government’s expense.
Bill S-235 — Citizenship Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act – Amendments January 03, 2024 The CBA supports Bill C-235, amending the Citizenship Act and Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to protect the status of migrant and refugee children when they are taken into State care and transition out of care.
CBSA Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Guiding Principles and Commitments December 08, 2023 The CBA responds to the Canada Border Services Agency’s consultation on Gender-Based Violence Guiding Principles and Commitments.
Bill C-56 — Affordable Housing and Groceries Act November 23, 2023 The CBA comments on Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, recommending improvements to the GST New Residential Rental Property Rebate and amendments to the Competition Act.