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Establishing Guidelines Concerning Use of the Notwithstanding Clause

  • October 15, 2024

The CBA recommends safeguards surrounding the use of s.33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the notwithstanding clause).

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Bill C-316 — An Act to Amend the Department of Canadian Heritage Act (Court Challenges Program)

  • May 15, 2024

The CBA supports the enhancement of the Court Challenges Program's stability and independence to increased access to justice for marginalized groups and advancing constitutional rights.

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Processing delays for the dependents of Protected Persons

  • April 29, 2024

The CBA and CCR recommends the issuance of Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs) to dependents of protected persons to avoid lengthy and harmful separation of families.

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Bill C-59 – Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023

  • April 29, 2024

The CBA addresses a recommendation of the Commissioner of Competition on amendments to the Competition Act in Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Act, 2023.

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Home Childcare Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot Programs

  • March 27, 2024

The CBA comments on the Home Childcare Provider Pilot (HCCP) and Home Support Worker Pilot (HSWP) Programs, both due to expire in June 2024.

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Strengthening Competition in the Financial Sector

  • February 29, 2024

The CBA comments on how to strengthen competition in Canada’s financial sector.

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Preclearance in the United States Regulations

  • February 14, 2024

The CBA comments on the proposed Preclearance in the United States Regulations.

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Bill C-352 — Lowering Prices for Canadians Act

  • February 13, 2024

The CBA expresses concern with piecemeal competition law reform and explains that Bill C-352, Lowering Prices for Canadians Act must be examined in the context of other recent changes.

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Bill C-59 — Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023

  • February 12, 2024

The CBA comments on amendments to the Competition Act in Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Act, 2023.

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Competition Bureau Bulletin on Amendments to Abuse of Dominance Provisions

  • January 04, 2024

The CBA recommends changes to the Competition Bureau’s proposed Bulletin on Amendments to the Abuse of Dominance Provisions.

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