Written Consultation: Reviews of Chairperson’s Guidelines 3 and 8 November 22, 2022 The CBA comments on the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada’s Review of Chairperson’s Guidelines 3 (Child Refugee Claimants: Procedural and Evidentiary Issues) and 8 (Procedures with Respect to Vulnerable Persons Appearing Before the IRB).
Miscarriage of Justice Commission November 22, 2022 The CBA responds to Minister of Justice’s request for comments on recommendations from report on creation of Miscarriage of Justice Commission.
Proposed Income Tax Amendments Compromise Solicitor-Client Privilege November 22, 2022 The CBA calls on the Minister of Finance to protect solicitor-client privilege in Income Tax Act amendments on reporting requirements for trusts.
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.
Bill C-13 — An Act for the Substantive Equality of Canada's Official Languages October 31, 2022 The CBA comments on Bill C 13, An Act for the Substantive Equality of Canada’s Official Languages highlighting its concerns.
Bill C-21 — An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms) October 31, 2022 The CBA makes suggestions to improve Bill C-21, amending the Criminal Code and Firearms Act.
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.