Valuation for Duty Regulations June 23, 2023 The CBA comments on proposed changes to the Valuation for Duty Regulations.
Consultation on the Future of Competition Policy in Canada June 22, 2023 The CBA gives its perspective on the Competition Bureau’s recommendations to shape the future of the Competition Act and competition policy in Canada.
CAI Draft Guidelines June 20, 2023 The CBA comments on draft consent guidelines from the Commission d’accès à l’information (CAI). (Available in French only)
Improving dialogue between Civil Society and Ministers on Human Rights to better enforce children's rights June 16, 2023 The CBA suggests better consultations with civil society organizations before the Forum of Ministers on Human Rights meets to discuss the Concluding Observations of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.
Appointment of an Associate Chief Judge for the Superior Court of Québec June 15, 2023 (Available in French only) The CBA underscores the urgency of filling the position of Associate Chief Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec.
Review of Chairperson Guideline 8 (Vulnerable Persons Appearing Before IRB) June 09, 2023 The CBA comments on proposed changes to IRB Chairperson’s Guideline 8 (Procedures With Respect to Vulnerable Persons Appearing Before the IRB).
Bill C-42 — Canada Business Corporations Act Amendments (Beneficial Ownership Registry) June 08, 2023 The CBA expresses privacy concerns in full public access to a beneficial ownership registry.
Bill C-13 — An Act for the Substantive Equality of Canada’s Official Languages June 07, 2023 The CBA comments on Bill C 13, An Act for the Substantive Equality of Canada’s Official Languages highlighting its concerns.
Annual Regulatory Modernization Bill: Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act June 01, 2023 The CBA responds to the 2023 consultation on the Annual Regulatory Modernization Bill, highlighting the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act.
Bill C-311 — Criminal Code amendments (violence against pregnant women) May 29, 2023 The CBA opposes private member’s Bill C-311, which would make attacks on a pregnant person an aggravating circumstance in sentencing, and urges the government to protect the right to abortion access.