Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Report June 17, 2020 The CBA responds to the Calls for Justice in the National Inquiry report into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls.
Divorce Act Regulations (Federal Child Support Guidelines, Notice of Relocation, Provincial Child Support Service) April 27, 2020 The CBA comments on regulations to accompany amendments to the Divorce Act.
Alternative Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child February 27, 2020 The CBA comments on Canada's compliance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and performance in promoting children's rights since 2012.
Welcome to Minister of Finance February 11, 2020 The CBA congratulates the Finance Minister on his reappointment and comments on priorities relating to pensions and benefits, family law, beneficial ownership and employee stock option deductions.
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) February 11, 2020 The CBA comments on the proposed response to a ruling that some restrictions on the eligibility to medical assistance in dying are unconstitutional.
Tax Issues for Family Lawyers - Letter to Justice Canada January 28, 2020 The CBA outlines tax issues in family law matters under the new Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act.
Tax Issues for Family Lawyers - Letter to Finance Canada January 28, 2020 The CBA outlines tax problems for families in shared parenting arrangements.
Welcome and Meeting Request December 20, 2019 The CBA to congratulates Minister of Justice and AG David Lametti on his re-appointment and looks forward to pursuing shared goals of advancing the rule of law, and improving legislation and the administration of justice.
Canada’s Remediation Agreement Regime November 19, 2019 The CBA asks the Public Prosecution Service of Canada to issue guidance on how prosecutors plan to apply Remediation Agreements in Canada.
Gowning Requirements for Counsel (Supreme Court of Canada) November 15, 2019 The CBA asks the Supreme Court of Canada to introduce a gowning policy to accommodate counsel who cannot meet traditional gowning requirements due to personal circumstances such as pregnancy, medical condition or disability