Submissions and Resolutions

The CBA says proposed amendments to the Competition Act do not belong in the Budget Implementation Act. The proposals require further study to ensure they improve the Competition Act and not create unintended consequences.

The CBA comments on proposed pension investment risk management principles issued by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions.

The CBA recommends improvements to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program in response to Canadian labour-market needs.

The CBA updates its February 2020 Alternative Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child with a discussion of recent cases and events involving child and youth law in Canada.

The CBA assesses considerations for whether the Federal Court should adopt a vaccination protocol.

The CBA condemns Russia’s act of aggression against Ukraine, and urges the Canadian government to pursue diplomatic solutions to resolve the conflict.

The CBA reiterates its call to the Canadian government to fulfill its promise to resettle 40,000 Afghan nationals, particularly lawyers, judges and others who share Canada's commitment to justice, democracy and the Rule of Law.

The CBA recommends the creation of a voluntary filing mechanism and extending the delay for initial review period of certain investments under the National Security Review of Investments Regulations.

The CBA recommends that IRCC reduce the need for flagpoling at Canadian ports of entries for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The CBA recommends changes to IRCC to ensure international students can continue to fulfill Canadian labour needs