Applying for a permanent resident card from outside Canada May 01, 2023 The CBA comments on changes in IRCC’s interpretation of law and policy which preclude applicants outside of Canada from applying for a Permanent Resident card
Commissioner’s Directive 702-1: Pathways Initiatives April 25, 2023 The CBA supports an expansive application of the Correctional Service of Canada Pathways Initiatives for Indigenous prisoners.
Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations Amendments April 14, 2023 The CBA comments on CBSA-proposed regulatory amendments to automatically cancel work permits, study permits and Temporary Resident Permits
Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot April 14, 2023 The CBA shares recommendations to improve the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot programs
Improving communications with IRCC Program Managers April 11, 2023 The CBA recommends best practices for communicating with managers at visa offices abroad.
Reintroducing Bill C 36 to combat rise in hate crimes: April 11, 2023 The CBA urges the federal government to introduce legislation to combat the dramatic rise in hate crimes, particularly against Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+, religious minority, racialized and ethnic communities.
Delay for Medical Assistance in Dying Where Sole Underlying Condition is a Mental Illness April 06, 2023 The CBA expresses concern with the delay of eligibility to medical assistance in dying for persons with mental illnesses.
Trademark Examination Backlog and Compliance with Service Fees Act April 03, 2023 The CBA is concerned about the Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s trademark examination backlog and its noncompliance with the Service Fees Act.
Non-consensual medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children March 31, 2023 The CBA urges the Government of Canada to launch a public consultation on non-consensual, deferrable and medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children
Future of Competition Policy in Canada March 31, 2023 The CBA makes recommendations to shape the Competition Act and the future of competition policy in Canada.