Federal Courts Rule 481(2)(e) - Arrest of Sister Ships March 20, 2017 The CBA recommends clarity and consistency in Federal Court Rules on sister ship arrest.
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.
Administrative Deferral of Removal September 13, 2016 The CBA recommends that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Canadian Border Services Agency expand the application of Administrative Deferrals of Removals.
Judicial and Prothonotary Compensation and Benefits March 14, 2016 The CBA provides input to the fifth quadrennial Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission on the applicable principles in setting judicial and prothonotary compensation and benefits, to protect and promote judicial independence.
Response to Federal Courts Costs Discussion Paper January 19, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association offers input on a Federal Courts discussion paper on court costs.
Welcome to Justice Portfolio November 04, 2015 The CBA extends congratulations to the Justice Minister and looks forward to working with her to convey the perspective of the legal profession on issues of mutual interest.
Welcome to Prime Minister November 04, 2015 The CBA extends congratulations to the Prime Minister and looks forward to working with the new government to convey the perspective of the legal profession on issues of mutual interest.
Federal Court of Canada Prothonotaries February 18, 2015 The CBA articulates support for the retention of prothonotaries as important decision-makers in the Federal Court.
Federal Court Prothonotaries' Compensation April 24, 2013 Submission to Special Advisor on Federal Court Prothonotaries' Compensation
Federal Court Prothonotaries' Compensation December 14, 2011 Letter to Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada