Submissions and Resolutions

The CBA suggests refinements to the Federation of Law Societies of Canada’s proposed amendments to the Model Code of Professional Conduct dealing with cultural competency.

The CBA supports the Courts Administration Service’s off cycle budget request to maintain its current, proportional level of support for hearings and dispositions of cases in the Federal Courts.

The CBA recommends improvements to Bill C-71 to address adoptees' unequal treatment and ensure compliance with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Providing input on the Bureau’s greenwashing provisions, this submission emphasizes clear standards for environmental claim terms, substantiation, and enforcement to balance consumer protection with practical compliance for Canadian businesses.

The CBA makes comments proactively on an anticipated agreement between Canada and the United States pursuant to the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act (US).

The CBA urged the Competition Bureau to clarify enforcement of competitor property controls, calling for practical guidance and focused compliance standards to prevent regulatory overreach 

The CBA addresses critical taxation issues that disproportionately affect separated parents.

The CBA assists the Office of the Privacy Commissioner determine how an online service can determine whether a user is a young person.

The CBA believes that Correctional Services Canada’s draft guidelines on National Drugs and Substance Policy need further steps to better align on harm reduction, human rights and public health.

CBA/CPA Joint Taxation Committee calls for revisions to Budget 2024 tax audit powers to protect taxpayer rights and ensure fairness