Submissions and Resolutions

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.

The CBA responds to the Canada Border Services Agency’s consultation on Gender-Based Violence Guiding Principles and Commitments.

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.

To mark World Children’s Day, the CBA calls on Canadian governments to champion the advancement of children’s rights through a Government Action Plan to realize the recommendations of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.

The CBA comments on Bill S-248, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying) and its proposed approach for advance requests for medical assistance in dying.

The CBA comments on the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities' proposed revised Guideline for Pension Plan Risk Management.

The CBA expresses concern over the discrimination of lawyers belonging to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Pakistan.

The CBA recommends improvements to IRCC’s new H-1B Visa Holder Work Permit Program.

The CBA welcomes the new Chairperson of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.

The CBA welcomes the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.