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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.

Aboriginal Law, Administrative Law, Child and Youth Law and 13 more..., Constitutional & Human Rights, Criminal Justice, Elder Law, Environmental, Energy and Resources Law, Equity, Family Law, French Speaking Lawyers, Health Law, Labour & Employment, Public Sector, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Women Lawyers, Young Lawyers

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.

Administrative Law, Child and Youth Law, Constitutional & Human Rights and 9 more..., Elder Law, Family Law, French Speaking Lawyers, International Law, Labour & Employment, Public Sector, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Women Lawyers, Young Lawyers

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.

Business Law, CCCA, Charities & Not-for-Profit Law and 10 more..., Civil Litigation, Commodity Tax, Customs and Trade, Competition Law, Constitutional & Human Rights, Environmental, Energy and Resources Law, Insolvency Law, Insurance Law, International Law, Labour & Employment, Taxation Law

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.

Administrative Law, Child and Youth Law, Elder Law and 10 more..., Family Law, French Speaking Lawyers, Health Law, International Law, Labour & Employment, Public Sector, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Student Forum, Women Lawyers, Young Lawyers

Strengthening Competition in the Financial Sector

  • February 29, 2024

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

Business Law, CCCA, Charities & Not-for-Profit Law and 12 more..., Civil Litigation, Commodity Tax, Customs and Trade, Competition Law, Constitutional & Human Rights, Construction and Infrastructure Law, Environmental, Energy and Resources Law, Insolvency Law, Insurance Law, International Law, Labour & Employment, Pensions and Benefits Law, Taxation Law

Preclearance in the United States Regulations

  • February 14, 2024

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

Administrative Law, Child and Youth Law, Constitutional & Human Rights and 12 more..., Criminal Justice, Elder Law, Family Law, French Speaking Lawyers, International Law, Labour & Employment, Public Sector, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Sole Practitioners, Student Forum, Women Lawyers, Young Lawyers

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.

Business Law, CCCA, Charities & Not-for-Profit Law and 10 more..., Civil Litigation, Commodity Tax, Customs and Trade, Competition Law, Constitutional & Human Rights, Environmental, Energy and Resources Law, Insolvency Law, Insurance Law, International Law, Labour & Employment, Taxation Law

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.

Business Law, CCCA, Charities & Not-for-Profit Law and 9 more..., Civil Litigation, Commodity Tax, Customs and Trade, Competition Law, Constitutional & Human Rights, Insolvency Law, Insurance Law, International Law, Labour & Employment, Taxation Law

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.

Business Law, CCCA, Charities & Not-for-Profit Law and 10 more..., Civil Litigation, Commodity Tax, Customs and Trade, Competition Law, Constitutional & Human Rights, Environmental, Energy and Resources Law, Insolvency Law, Insurance Law, International Law, Labour & Employment, Taxation Law

Bill C-56 — Affordable Housing and Groceries Act

  • November 23, 2023

The CBA comments on Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, recommending improvements to the GST New Residential Rental Property Rebate and amendments to the Competition Act.

Business Law, CCCA, Charities & Not-for-Profit Law and 12 more..., Civil Litigation, Commodity Tax, Customs and Trade, Competition Law, Constitutional & Human Rights, Construction and Infrastructure Law, Environmental, Energy and Resources Law, Family Law, Insurance Law, International Law, Labour & Employment, Municipal Law, Taxation Law