Submissions and Resolutions

The CBA welcomes the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and offers to work with him on issues in the portfolio.

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.

The CBA tells the Prime Minister and Immigration Minister that it will work with the Government to address the conflict in Syria by offering pro bono services to help expedite the entry of refugees into Canada.

Whereas the National Immigration Law Section wishes to benefit from more active involvement of its past chairs;

The CBA urges the government to remove from the Budget Bill for further study and consultation proposed amendments to the Patent Act and Trade-marks Act which would extend privilege to patent and trade-mark agents.

The CBA urges government to clarify scope and purpose of proposed expanded collection of biometric personal information under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

The CBA writes to Citizenship and Immigration Canada to initiate a dialogue on practical concerns with the Spouse or Common Law Partner in Canada Class (SCLPC) and Overseas Sponsorship Applications.

The CBA says Bill S-7 should not be passed, as many of its provisions are ill defined and aimed at non-existent problems.

The CBA writes to Citizenship and Immigration Canada expressing concerns and seeking clarification about aspects of the new International Mobility Program compliance monitoring measures.