Bill C-32 — Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act – Proposed Income Tax Amendments Compromise Solicitor-Client Privilege November 22, 2022 The CBA calls on Parliament to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.
Immigration Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program October 28, 2022 The CBA recommends improvements to the Post-Graduation Work Permit program for international students afflicted by mental health disorders
Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Temporary Foreign Workers): October 28, 2022 The CBA proposes program delivery improvements regarding Temporary Foreign Workers in the context of the International Mobility Program
Access to Justice concerns over the Exclusion of Counsel in Citizenship Matters October 27, 2022 The CBA urges the Minister of Justice to work with the Minister of Immigration to ensure clients can obtain effective legal advice and representation in citizenship matters.
Exclusion of Counsel in Citizenship Matters October 27, 2022 The CBA urges the Minister of Immigration to ensure clients can obtain effective legal advice and representation in citizenship matters.
Proposed Amendments to the Stay of Removal/Public Policy Considerations September 23, 2022 The CBA comments on proposed amendment to stays of removal under section 233 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.
Canada’s Reports on the International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination September 23, 2022 The CBA comments on Canada's draft reports on the International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination.
Urgent Action on 2SLGBTQI+ Activists Sentenced to Death in Iran September 21, 2022 The CBA urges the federal government to take immediate action over reports that two 2SLGBTQI+ activists have been sentenced to death in Iran.
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.
Bar Leaders’ Priorities for G7 Leaders Summit June 16, 2022 The CBA outlines issues of importance for the legal profession at the 2022 G7 Summit.