Submissions and Resolutions

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Category-based draws for Express Entry

  • December 19, 2023

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

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CBSA Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Guiding Principles and Commitments

  • December 08, 2023

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

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Bill S-248 — Advance Requests for Medical Assistance in Dying

  • October 31, 2023

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.

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Discrimination against Ahmadi Muslim Lawyers in Pakistan

  • September 06, 2023

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

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Fraudulent Immigration Consultant Practices Targeting International Students

  • August 17, 2023

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

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H 1B Visa Holder Work Permit Program

  • August 17, 2023

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

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Welcome letter to Minister of Public Safety

  • August 11, 2023

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

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Welcome Letter to Chairperson of Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada

  • August 08, 2023

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

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Welcome letter to Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

  • August 08, 2023

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

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Welcome Letter to Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada:

  • August 03, 2023

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

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