Improving Access to Justice by Increasing Transparency at IRCC June 12, 2024 The CBA urges IRCC to increase transparency by releasing Global Case Management System notes with decision letters and disclosing the use of AI in decision-making processes
Residency Requirement Resolution and the 2024 Budget May 22, 2024 The CBA supports the federal government’s intention to launch consultations on repealing the residency requirements for Federal Court of Canada and Tax Court of Canada judges.
Bill C-27 — Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022 (AIDA) February 21, 2024 The CBA addresses the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act portion of the Bill C-27, Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022.
Draft Guidance on Biometric Technologies (OPC) February 14, 2024 The CBA responds to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner’s draft guidance on biometric technologies.
Copyright in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence Survey January 17, 2024 The CBA responds to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED) survey on Copyright in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence
Federal Court Practice Direction on AI Guidance November 24, 2023 The CBA commented on the Federal Court Notice to Profession and Public: Principles on the Prospective Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Council of Europe Treaty Negotiations on Artificial Intelligence October 20, 2023 The CBA supports Canada’s participation in international negotiations in the Council of Europe for a treaty on artificial intelligence.
Discrimination against Ahmadi Muslim Lawyers in Pakistan September 06, 2023 The CBA expresses concern over the discrimination of lawyers belonging to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Pakistan.
Income Tax Act — Impact of CAE Case August 11, 2023 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee recommends excluding unconditionally repayable loans from being “government assistance” for appropriate tax purposes.
Welcome Letter to Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada: August 03, 2023 The CBA welcomes the new Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and sets out mutual priorities.