Bill C-16 — Canadian Human Rights Act and Criminal Code Amendments (gender identity or expression) May 11, 2017 The CBA urges the Senate to pass Bill C-16, which adds "gender identity or expression" to the prohibited grounds of discrimination in the Canadian Human Rights Act and to the identifiable groups in the hate crime provisions of the Criminal Code.
Information Requests from Private Parties in Proceedings for Recovery of Loss or Damages May 09, 2017 The CBA supports the Competition Bureau's Draft Bulletin Regarding Information Requests From Private Parties in Proceedings for Recovery of Loss or Damages and suggests changes to strengthen the Bulletin's guidance.
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) March 23, 2017 The CBA comments on the Parliamentary review of PIPEDA, looking at consent, the right to be forgotten, order making powers, non-binding advance opinions, public availability and public information, and adequacy.
Canada's National Security Framework February 10, 2017 The CBA summarizes its main priorities about the national security framework for the House of Commons Committee on Public Safety and National Security.
Private Right of Action under Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation February 03, 2017 The Canadian Bar Association recommends not bringing the Private Right of Action provisions of Canada's Anti-Spam Laws (CASL) into effect until after the scheduled review of CASL.
Security of Canada Information Sharing Act (SCISA) January 30, 2017 The CBA supports information sharing for the purpose of national security that is necessary, proportionate and accompanied by adequate measures against abuse.
Independent Reviews - Medical Assistance in Dying January 23, 2017 The CBA extends offer of assistance on Medical Assistance in Dying studies to be undertaken by Council of Canadian Academies.
National Security Green Paper, 2016 December 20, 2016 The CBA urges the federal government to conduct a rigorous review of Bill C-51, Anti-Terrorism Act 2015, giving equal weight to the impact of excessive state powers on individual rights and freedoms as to public safety concerns.
Shortage of Judges December 19, 2016 The CBA reiterates the urgency of filling vacancies and increasing judicial complements across Canada, noting the critical shortage of judges in Quebec and Alberta.
Bill C-22: National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act November 21, 2016 The CBA supports creation of a Parliamentary Committee with oversight over all national security activity, to achieve enhanced coordination, transparency and accountability.