Federal Cannabis Regulation January 23, 2018 The CBA comments on a proposed approach to federal cannabis regulations and urges an opportunity for public comment on draft regulations.
Canada’s Reports on United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child January 15, 2018 The CBA offers guidance on the template for Canada's next report to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child.
Bill C-58 — Solicitor-Client Privilege December 20, 2017 The CBA says Bill C-58 should not allow the Information and Privacy Commissioners to review records subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Addressing Corporate Wrongdoing in Canada December 08, 2017 The CBA recommends Deferred Prosecution Agreements and enhancements to the Integrity Regime to expand Canada's toolkit to address corporate wrongdoing.
Independence of the Judiciary in Poland July 25, 2017 The CBA urges the Government of Canada to encourage judicial independence in Poland.
Trans Inmates Policy June 13, 2017 The CBA comments on proposed changes to Correctional Service of Canada policies on transgender inmates.
Medical Assistance in Dying – Monitoring Regime June 13, 2017 The CBA comments on a proposed federal framework for monitoring medical assistance in dying.
Trade-marks Act — Use Requirement May 26, 2017 The CBA explains its concerns about proposed changes to the use requirement for trademark registration and suggests mitigating measures.
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.
Gender identity and gender expression rights in federal correctional facilities March 17, 2017 The CBA raises concerns about transgender rights issues in federal corrections, including housing, segregation, searches and testing, showers and toilet facilities, access to personal items, clothing and prosthetics, and health care.