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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.

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Category-based draws for Express Entry

  • December 19, 2023

The CBA recommends improvements to the selection of Express Entry candidates on the basis of categories.

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CBSA Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Guiding Principles and Commitments

  • December 08, 2023

The CBA responds to the Canada Border Services Agency’s consultation on Gender-Based Violence Guiding Principles and Commitments.

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Federal Court Practice Direction on AI Guidance

  • November 24, 2023

The CBA commented on the Federal Court Notice to Profession and Public: Principles on the Prospective Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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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.

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UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

  • November 17, 2023

To mark World Children’s Day, the CBA calls on Canadian governments to champion the advancement of children’s rights through a Government Action Plan to realize the recommendations of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.

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Bill S-248 — Advance Requests for Medical Assistance in Dying

  • October 31, 2023

The CBA comments on Bill S-248, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying) and its proposed approach for advance requests for medical assistance in dying.

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