COVID-19 — Indigenous Peoples' Governance April 07, 2020 The CBA comments on federal government announcements about COVID-19 as they impact Indigenous peoples and First Nations governance processes.
COVID-19 – Remote Signatures March 23, 2020 Due to COVID-19 social distancing, the CBA asks the CRA to accept digital or facsimile signatures in the same manner as a wet signature.
Welcome to Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness February 11, 2020 The CBA welcomes the Public Safety Minister, commenting on independent oversight for the CBSA, gender-based violence, and corrections issues.
Welcome to Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship January 15, 2020 The CBA welcomes the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship on his appointment.
Uniform Law on Informal Public Appeals and Crowdfunding January 14, 2020 The CBA comments on the Uniform Law Conference of Canada's draft Uniform Informal Public Appeals and Crowdfunding Act.
Welcome and Meeting Request December 20, 2019 The CBA to congratulates Minister of Justice and AG David Lametti on his re-appointment and looks forward to pursuing shared goals of advancing the rule of law, and improving legislation and the administration of justice.
Federal Court of Canada 2020-2025 Strategic Plan December 02, 2019 The CBA comments on the Federal Court's 2020-2025 Strategic Plan's proposed priorities of access to justice, modernization and strengthening the Court as a national institution.
Canada’s Remediation Agreement Regime November 19, 2019 The CBA asks the Public Prosecution Service of Canada to issue guidance on how prosecutors plan to apply Remediation Agreements in Canada.
Funding for Immigration and Refugee Legal Aid Services in Ontario July 09, 2019 The CBA and OBA urge the federal government to address a gap in funding for immigration and refugee legal aid services in Ontario
Making Access to Justice an Election Priority June 11, 2019 The CBA is asking party leaders to show leadership on access to justice, by dedicating federal legal aid funding; and adopting guiding principles for a national, integrated system of public legal assistance.