Submissions and Legislative Updates

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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.

Aboriginal Law, Administrative Law, Civil Litigation and 3 more..., Commodity Tax, Customs and Trade, Immigration Law, Intellectual Property

Appointment of an Associate Chief Judge for the Superior Court of Québec

  • June 15, 2023

(Available in French only) The CBA underscores the urgency of filling the position of Associate Chief Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec.

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Bill C-9 — Judges Act Amendments

  • March 21, 2023

The CBA comments on Bill C-9, adopting a new process for reviewing allegations of judicial misconduct under the Judges Act

Administrative Law, Judges Forum

Supreme Court of Canada sittings in Quebec City

  • September 01, 2022

The CBA appreciates the Supreme Court of Canada’s commitment to enhancing public appreciation of Canada’s law and democratic institutions in its upcoming sitting in Quebec City.

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Bill C-9 – Judges Act Amendments

  • February 17, 2022

The CBA endorses Bill C-9, Judges Act amendments to change how complaints against federally appointed judges are handled.

Administrative Law, Judges Forum

L'inclusion des personnes transgenres, non binaires et d'identités de genre diverses à la Cour d'appel fédérale

  • January 28, 2022

(only available in French) L'ABC recommande des mesures visant à améliorer l'inclusion des personnes transgenres, non binaires et d'identités de genre diverses à la Cour d'appel fédérale.

Administrative Law, Child and Youth Law, Constitutional & Human Rights and 9 more..., Family Law, French Speaking Lawyers, Health Law, Judges Forum, Privacy and Access, Public Sector, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Women Lawyers, Young Lawyers

Transgender, non-binary and gender diverse inclusivity at the Federal Court

  • January 28, 2022

The CBA recommends measures to improve transgender, non-binary and gender diverse inclusivity at the Federal Court.

Administrative Law, Child and Youth Law, Constitutional & Human Rights and 9 more..., Family Law, French Speaking Lawyers, Health Law, Judges Forum, Privacy and Access, Public Sector, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Women Lawyers, Young Lawyers

Measures to improve transgender, non-binary and gender diverse inclusivity at the Supreme Court of Canada.

  • January 24, 2022

The CBA recommends measures to improve transgender, non-binary and gender diverse inclusivity at the Supreme Court of Canada.

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Campagne électorale fédérale -Lettre addressé au parti du Bloc québécois

  • August 23, 2021

(available in French only) Dans la foulée de l’élection fédérale de 2021, l’ABC cherche à obtenir l’engagement des chefs des partis à transformer les systèmes de justice afin d’assurer un accès égal à la justice au Canada.

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