Establishing Guidelines Concerning Use of the Notwithstanding Clause October 15, 2024 The CBA recommends safeguards surrounding the use of s.33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the notwithstanding clause).
Commissioner’s Directive 585: National Drugs and Substances Strategy September 13, 2024 The CBA believes that Correctional Services Canada’s draft guidelines on National Drugs and Substance Policy need further steps to better align on harm reduction, human rights and public health.
Bill C-316 — An Act to Amend the Department of Canadian Heritage Act (Court Challenges Program) May 15, 2024 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.
Home Childcare Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot Programs March 27, 2024 The CBA comments on the Home Childcare Provider Pilot (HCCP) and Home Support Worker Pilot (HSWP) Programs, both due to expire in June 2024.
International Women’s Day and Abortion Rights in Canada March 06, 2024 The CBA shares news of its recently adopted resolution on protecting and realizing abortion rights in Canada.
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.
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.
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child November 17, 2023 To mark World Children’s Day, the CBA calls on Canadian governments to champion the advancement of children’s rights through a Government Action Plan to realize the recommendations of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.
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.
CAPSA Guideline for Pension Plan Risk Management October 03, 2023 The CBA comments on the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities' proposed revised Guideline for Pension Plan Risk Management.