Submissions and Resolutions

The CBA supports the federal government’s intention to launch consultations on repealing the residency requirements for Federal Court of Canada and Tax Court of Canada judges.

The CBA commented on the Federal Court Notice to Profession and Public: Principles on the Prospective Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The CBA calls on the government to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on to reportable transactions, notifiable transactions and enhanced audit powers

The CBA assesses considerations for whether the Federal Court should adopt a vaccination protocol.

(only available in French) L'ABC recommande des mesures visant à améliorer l'inclusion des personnes transgenres, non binaires et d'identités de genre diverses à la Cour d'appel fédérale.

The CBA recommends measures to improve transgender, non-binary and gender diverse inclusivity at the Federal Court.

The CBA recommends measures to improve transgender, non-binary and gender diverse inclusivity at the Supreme Court of Canada.

The Canadian Bar Association supports the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and urges Canadian governments to implement UNDRIP.

The CBA responds to the 6th quadrennial Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission in determining fair and just judicial and prothonotary compensation and benefits pursuant to the Judges Act.

The CBA responds to intellectual property practice issues at the Federal Court.