Situation in Afghanistan August 23, 2021 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.
Temporary Foreign Workers August 09, 2021 The CBA comments on a proposal by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada to enhance requirements for employers seeking to hire Temporary Foreign Workers.
Exclusion of Counsel in Immigration Matters August 03, 2021 The CBA again expresses concern about Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada preventing lawyers from effectively representing their clients as it tests and implements new technologies.
COVID-19 — Addressing Challenges in Immigration Application Processing July 23, 2021 The CBA recommends measures to alleviate the challenges in processing immigration applications that have emerged due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act July 16, 2021 The CBA expresses concerns about Canada Border Services Agency’s proposal to make facts established through criminal prosecution of certain organized crime-related offences binding on immigration decision makers.
Guideline on Gender Considerations in Proceedings Before IRB July 09, 2021 The CBA suggests improvements to the Immigration and Refugee Board’s updated Chairperson’s Guideline on gender considerations.
Economic Threats to National Security June 28, 2021 The CBA responds to Public Safety Canada’s consultation on economic-based threats to national security.
Release of CBSA’s Internal Policies June 25, 2021 The CBA calls for Canada Border Service Agency to publish all policies and directives that guide its immigration decisions.
Code of Professional Conduct for College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Licensees June 14, 2021 The CBA proposes changes to the Draft Code of Conduct for Immigration Consultants.
Digital Economy Partnership Agreement Accession Consultation May 07, 2021 The CBA comments on Canada potential accession to the plurilateral Digital Economy Partnership Agreement.