Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations — Detention of Children November 06, 2018 The CBA supports draft regulations on immigration detention of children and suggests improvements.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program — Service Standards and Fee Review November 02, 2018 The CBA offers input on ways to improve the service standards of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Spousal Sponsorship Process November 01, 2018 The CBA offers Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada its input on how to improve the spousal sponsorship program.
Variations to LMIA Minimal Advertising Requirements September 13, 2018 The CBA recommends changes to advertising requirements before receiving a permit to hire foreign workers in certain fields.
Review of Refugee Determination Procedures August 16, 2018 The CBA supports an independent Immigration and Refugee Board, and offers input on recommended changes to IRB procedures.
Support for LGBTI2S Rights Globally August 03, 2018 The CBA highlights a recent resolution on advancing LGBTI2S rights globally and urges the government to show leadership in that arena.
Reversing the Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act July 06, 2018 The CBA urges reversal of measures undermining due process in immigration matters, and highlights disproportionate impact of new impaired driving penalties on permanent residents
Caregivers — Pathways to Permanent Resident June 27, 2018 The CBA comments on pathways to permanent resident status for foreign caregivers.
Scheduling Practice for Hearings June 25, 2018 The CBA asks that previously scheduled hearings at the Immigration Appeal Division of the IRB be considered a date of non-availability of counsel for the Federal Court.
Processing time for Permanent Resident Cards June 19, 2018 The CBA highlights the negative impact of long delays in processing permanent resident card applications, and recommends measures to reduce the wait and uncertainty.