The CBA recommends safeguards surrounding the use of s.33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the notwithstanding clause).

The CBA urges IRCC to increase transparency by releasing Global Case Management System notes with decision letters and disclosing the use of AI in decision-making processes

The CBA observes International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia by offering recommendations surrounding the use of the Notwithstanding Clause of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms

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.

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.

The CBA comments on the Home Childcare Provider Pilot (HCCP) and Home Support Worker Pilot (HSWP) Programs, both due to expire in June 2024.

The CBA shares news of its recently adopted resolution on protecting and realizing abortion rights in Canada.

The CBA comments on the proposed Preclearance in the United States Regulations.

The CBA comments on the Immigration and Refugee Board’s Designated Representative Quality Assurance framework.

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.

The CBA recommends improvements to the selection of Express Entry candidates on the basis of categories.

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

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

The CBA recommends permanent solutions to fraudulent immigration consultant practices targeting international students.

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

The CBA welcomes the new Minister of Public Safety and sets out mutual priorities.

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.

The CBA welcomes the new Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and sets out mutual priorities.

The CBA suggests better consultations with civil society organizations before the Forum of Ministers on Human Rights meets to discuss the Concluding Observations of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.

(Available in French only) The CBA underscores the urgency of filling the position of Associate Chief Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec.

The CBA comments on Bill C 13, An Act for the Substantive Equality of Canada’s Official Languages highlighting its concerns.

The CBA voices serious concerns about the current state of judicial vacancies in federally appointed courts.

The CBA recommends amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada’s Chairperson Guideline 3 on procedural and evidentiary issues for Child Refugee Claimants.

The CBA comments on CBSA-proposed regulatory amendments to automatically cancel work permits, study permits and Temporary Resident Permits

The CBA shares recommendations to improve the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot programs

The CBA urges the federal government to introduce legislation to combat the dramatic rise in hate crimes, particularly against Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+, religious minority, racialized and ethnic communities.

The CBA expresses concern with the delay of eligibility to medical assistance in dying for persons with mental illnesses.

The CBA urges the Government of Canada to launch a public consultation on non-consensual, deferrable and medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children

(Available only in French) L'ABC soutient la prolongation du projet du Centre de traduction et de terminologie juridiques intitulé " Traduction de décisions judiciaires unilingues d'importance dans l'autre langue officielle "

The CBA suggests best practices to ensure that courts correctly pronounce the names of all people appearing before them.

The CBA recommends improvements to Bill C-35, the Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act.

The CBA recommends amendments to the proposed Release of Information for Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Regulations

The CBA recommends improvements to Bill S-245, which would amend the Citizenship Act to permit certain persons who lost their Canadian citizenship to regain it.

The CBA comments on Bill S-8, Immigration and Refugee Protection Act amendments to strengthen the Canadian sanctions regime for inadmissible foreign nationals.

The CBA comments on proposed criminal law reforms on HIV non-disclosure.

The CBA suggests improvements to the pilot project lifting the 20-hour-per-week cap on off-campus work hours for international students.

The CBA comments on the Report of the Hague Experts’ Group on Parentage and International Surrogacy Arrangements and encourages further work by the Hague Conference on Private International Law.

The CBA suggests how Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada can clarify the interpretation of Temporary Resident Status in Visitor Records.

The CBA comments on legislation to establish a Public Complaints and Review Commission for the CBSA and RCMP

The CBA reaffirms its support for the expansion of Unified Family Courts across Canada and shares concerns over the number of unfilled judicial vacancies.

The CBA suggests ways to reduce delays in issuing electronic Confirmations of Permanent Residence (eCOPR) and Permanent Residence cards.

The CBA says the Charter Statement for Bill C-32 fails to address solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.

The CBA calls on Parliament to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.

The CBA comments on the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada’s Review of Chairperson’s Guidelines 3 (Child Refugee Claimants: Procedural and Evidentiary Issues) and 8 (Procedures with Respect to Vulnerable Persons Appearing Before the IRB).

The CBA calls on the Minister of Finance to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.

The CBA calls on Parliament to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.

The CBA recommends process improvements for future stakeholder consultations and proposes agenda items for the December 2022 IRB consultative committee meeting.

The CBA comments on Bill C 13, An Act for the Substantive Equality of Canada’s Official Languages highlighting its concerns.

The CBA recommends improvements to the Post-Graduation Work Permit program for international students afflicted by mental health disorders

The CBA proposes program delivery improvements regarding Temporary Foreign Workers in the context of the International Mobility Program

The CBA urges the Minister of Justice to work with the Minister of Immigration to ensure clients can obtain effective legal advice and representation in citizenship matters.

The CBA urges the Minister of Immigration to ensure clients can obtain effective legal advice and representation in citizenship matters.

The CBA encourages the Canadian Intellectual Property Office to expedite trademarks examinations from Quebec given constraints imposed by the province’s new language law.

The CBA comments on proposed amendment to stays of removal under section 233 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.

The CBA comments on Canada's draft reports on the International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination.

The CBA urges the federal government to take immediate action over reports that two 2SLGBTQI+ activists have been sentenced to death in Iran.

The CBA appreciates the Supreme Court of Canada’s commitment to enhancing public appreciation of Canada’s law and democratic institutions in its upcoming sitting in Quebec City.

The CBA outlines issues of importance for the legal profession at the 2022 G7 Summit.

The CBA recommends immediate steps for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to improve processing time and procedures at visa offices for Global Skills Strategy (GSS) and Outside Canada Work Permit Applications.

The CBA comments on the Employment Equity Act Review and recommends improvements to modernize the Act.

The CBA comments on medical assistance in dying for persons with mental illnesses, mature minors and advance requests.

The CBA recommends improvements to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program in response to Canadian labour-market needs.

(only available in French) The CBA suggests timely training for members of the Judicial Advisory Committee members.

The CBA updates its February 2020 Alternative Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child with a discussion of recent cases and events involving child and youth law in Canada.

The CBA recommends the creation of a voluntary filing mechanism and extending the delay for initial review period of certain investments under the National Security Review of Investments Regulations.

The CBA recommends the creation of a voluntary filing mechanism and extending the delay for initial review period of certain investments under the National Security Review of Investments Regulations.

(Only available in French) L’ABC urge le gouvernement à assurer le bilinguisme judiciaire en matière de faillite et d’insolvabilité.

The CBA recommends changes to IRCC to ensure international students can continue to fulfill Canadian labour needs

The CBA recommends that IRCC expand access to work permits for foreign nationals unable to return to their country of nationality.

The CBA comments on medical assistance in dying for persons with mental illnesses, mature minors and advance requests.

(only available in French) L'ABC suggère des changements à la modernisation des langues officielles proposées par le gouvernement.

(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.

After meeting with the Supreme Court of Canada, the CBA canvassed Bar members about counsel credits included in the Court’s judgments.

The CBA advises Global Affairs Canada on a future bilateral free trade agreement with the United Kingdom (UK) and the UK's request to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

The CBA proposes an amendment to remove paralegals from the categories of persons authorized to practice immigration law under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

The CBA recommends changes to immigration processing to expedite eligible Afghan nationals coming to Canada.

The CBA welcomes the Public Safety Minister, commenting on travel restrictions and the treatment of refugee claimants at ports of entry.

The CBA welcomes the Immigration Minister, commenting on consultants, COVID response in immigration services, portal issues, the situation in Afghanistan and the right to counsel.

The CBA welcomes the Minister of Employment, commenting on labour shortages, making policy manuals public, and implementing a Recognized Employer Initiative.

The CBA shares member survey results to improve IRCC processes and communications with legal representatives.

(available in French only) Dans la foulée de l’élection fédérale de 2021, l’ABC cherche à obtenir l’engagement des chefs des partis à transformer les systèmes de justice afin d’assurer un accès égal à la justice au Canada.

During the 2021 federal election, the CBA seeks a commitment from the Party Leaders to transform the justice systems to ensure equal access to justice in Canada.

During the 2021 federal election, the CBA seeks a commitment from the Party Leaders to transform the justice systems to ensure equal access to justice in Canada.

During the 2021 federal election, the CBA seeks a commitment from the Party Leaders to transform the justice systems to ensure equal access to justice in Canada.

During the 2021 federal election, the CBA seeks a commitment from the Party Leaders to transform the justice systems to ensure equal access to justice in Canada.

The CBA joins with other G7 bar associations to urge G7 countries to ensure the safety of Afghan human rights defenders and in particular of Afghan women judges and lawyers.

The CBA discusses virtual hearings and delivery of French language services at the Specific Claims Tribunal.

(Available only in French) The CBA urges the Justice Minister to extend official language rights to bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings.

The CBA comments on Bill C-7, Criminal Code amendments on medical assistance in dying.

The CBA urges the Prime Minister and Minister of Justice to appoint Black, Indigenous and People of Colour candidates to the Supreme Court of Canada and other federal judicial positions.

The CBA comments on proposed changes to the Model Code of Professional Conduct provisions on discrimination and harassment and ex parte proceedings and communications.

The CBA comments on the proposed response to a ruling that some restrictions on the eligibility to medical assistance in dying are unconstitutional.

The CBA congratulates the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages on her appointment and looks forward to meeting with her to discuss common issues, modernizing the Official Languages Act and enacting a bilingual Constitution.

The CBA comments on the Federal Court’s proposal to make court files available online, suggesting ways to respect open courts while protecting vulnerable parties using the justice system.

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.

The CBA comments on the Federal Court's 2020-2025 Strategic Plan's proposed priorities of access to justice, modernization and strengthening the Court as a national institution.

The CBA asks the Public Prosecution Service of Canada to issue guidance on how prosecutors plan to apply Remediation Agreements in Canada.

The CBA supports a ruling that some restrictions on the eligibility to medical assistance in dying are unconstitutional and encourages the federal government to work with provinces and territories to ensure eligibility is aligned with SCC guidance.

The CBA is asking party leaders to show leadership on access to justice, by dedicating federal legal aid funding; and adopting guiding principles for a national, integrated system of public legal assistance.

The CBA comments on revised regulations governing communications and services to the public in both official languages.

The CBA urges prompt passage of Divorce Act amendments (Bill C-78), noting that several CBA recommendations were addressed by changes in the House of Commons.

The CBA urges the federal government to engage with the provinces and territories to make Canada’s Constitution officially bilingual, in compliance with section 55 of the Constitution Act, 1982.

The CBA supports a principled approach to occasional SCC sittings outside Ottawa and outlines several factors to consider.

The CBA welcomes the new Minister of Justice

The CBA supports passage of the proposed amendments to the Divorce Act in Bill C-78, and suggests clarifications and improvements.

The CBA urges the government to modernize the Official Languages Act to better reflect the present-day reality of Canada's linguistic duality.

The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness continues to recommend measures to alleviate the burden of new passive income rules on businesses.

The CBA responds to a Finance Canada consultation on Canada's anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regime.

The CBA comments on proposed amendments to the Federation of Law Societies of Canada model rules on anti-money laundering (cash transactions, client identification and verification) and on a proposed new rule (trust accounts).

The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness remains concerned with changes to income splitting rules and upcoming changes to passive investments. The Coalition continues to recommend a comprehensive review of Canada's income tax system.

Resolution passed at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Bar Association

The CBA says Bill C-58 should not allow the Information and Privacy Commissioners to review records subject to solicitor-client privilege.

The CBA recommends Deferred Prosecution Agreements and enhancements to the Integrity Regime to expand Canada's toolkit to address corporate wrongdoing.

While the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness welcomes some movement to proposed tax rules for Canadian-controlled private corporations, more consultation is needed to understand and address the consequences of the complex proposals.

The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness, of which the CBA is a member, asks again that the government set aside tax proposals for Canadian Controlled Private Corporations in favour of a comprehensive review of Canadian tax policy.

The CBA joins the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness —a unified voice to oppose federal government’s tax proposals for incorporated small businesses.

The CBA urges the Government of Canada to encourage judicial independence in Poland.

The CBA urges the Senate to pass Bill C-16, which adds "gender identity or expression" to the prohibited grounds of discrimination in the Canadian Human Rights Act and to the identifiable groups in the hate crime provisions of the Criminal Code.

The CBA encourages the Government of Canada to give high priority to access to justice in both official languages.

The CBA reiterates the urgency of filling vacancies and increasing judicial complements across Canada, noting the critical shortage of judges in Quebec and Alberta.

The CBA make recommendations to Justice Canada on reforms to the federal judicial discipline process. The CBA urges inclusion of lay persons and puisne judges, the development of a code of procedure and reintroduction of Inquiry Independent Counsel.

The CBA advises the Federation of Law Societies of Canada that post-judicial return to practice should be regulated, with corresponding recommendations.

A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.

A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.

CBA supports proposed changes to FLSC Model Code of Professional Conduct on competence, dishonesty, leaving a law firm, and incriminating physical evidence.

The Canadian Bar Association welcomes the federal government's announcement of a new approach to Governor in Council (GiC) appointments and encourages attention to underlying issues that affect the perceived integrity of GiC appointees, particularly for adjudicative tribunals.

The CBA comments on entity regulation to the Federation of Law Societies and encourages the law societies to harmonize any new regulations between jurisdictions

A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Mid-Winter Meeting of Council.

A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Mid-Winter Meeting of Council.

A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Mid-Winter Meeting of Council.

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.

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.

WHEREAS the term of office in several Conference regulations correctly describes succession for officers “properly discharging the duties of the office” in English, and incorrectly as “destitué de ses fonctions selon les conditions applicables” in French

WHEREAS linguistic duality is a fundamental value in Canada

Letter to Council of Canadian Law Deans