Submissions and Resolutions

The CBA is concerned that regulations implementing patent term adjustment are inconsistent with Canada’s CUSMA obligations to compensate patentees for unreasonable delays.

With efficiencies defense removed from the Competition Act, the CBA Section supports inclusion of efficiencies as factors to assess whether a merger or competitor collaboration substantially lessens or prevents competition.

The CBA is concerned with the nature of the criminal offences created under Bill C-70.

The CBA urges IRCC to increase transparency by releasing Global Case Management System notes with decision letters and disclosing the use of AI in decision-making processes

The CBA’s Competition Law and Foreign Investment Review Section urges the Senate to scrutinize amendments to Bill C-59, regarding the Competition Act, raising concerns about the introduction of structural presumptions.

The CBA supports the federal government’s intention to launch consultations on repealing the residency requirements for Federal Court of Canada and Tax Court of Canada judges.

The CBA observes International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia by offering recommendations surrounding the use of the Notwithstanding Clause of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms

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.

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.

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.