Designated Representatives in Immigration and Refugee Matters December 10, 2015 The Canadian Bar Association suggests changes to the use of Designated Representatives under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, to better protect children and vulnerable persons.
Canadian Business Experience Class December 01, 2015 The Canadian Bar Association proposes a Canadian Business Experience Class to expedite immigration into Canada of innovative entrepreneurs.
Welcome to Immigration Minister November 18, 2015 The CBA welcomes the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and offers to work with him on issues in the portfolio.
Welcome to Justice Portfolio November 04, 2015 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.
Welcome to Prime Minister November 04, 2015 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.
Humanitarian crisis of refugees fleeing conflict in Syria September 11, 2015 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.
Immigration Law Section Regulation Amendment August 13, 2015 Whereas the National Immigration Law Section wishes to benefit from more active involvement of its past chairs;
Bill C-59 — Proposed Amendments to create Patent and Trade-mark Agent Privilege June 04, 2015 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.
Bill C-59 — Division 15, Part 3 - Privacy implications of expanded collection of biometric personal information June 02, 2015 The CBA urges government to clarify scope and purpose of proposed expanded collection of biometric personal information under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Spouse and Common Law Partner in Canada Class (SCLPC) and Overseas Sponsorship Applications May 06, 2015 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.