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Welcome Letter to Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada:

  • August 03, 2023

The CBA welcomes the new Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and sets out mutual priorities.

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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)

Administrative Law, Privacy and Access, Public Sector

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.

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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.

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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).

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PR Pathways for out-of-status foreign nationals

  • May 25, 2023

The CBA recommends pathways to permanent residency for persons without valid immigration status.

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Judicial Vacancies

  • May 24, 2023

The CBA voices serious concerns about the current state of judicial vacancies in federally appointed courts.

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IRB Guidelines 3

  • May 19, 2023

The CBA recommends amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada’s Chairperson Guideline 3 on procedural and evidentiary issues for Child Refugee Claimants.

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Retroactive GST Legislation Bill C-47 —Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1

  • May 11, 2023

The CBA expresses serious concerns about retroactive tax legislation that is unfair to taxpayers and a breach of the rule of law.

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Innovative Solutions to Operational Challenges at IRCC

  • May 02, 2023

The CBA proposes solutions to operational challenges at IRCC, to reduce flagpoling, use a master portal, and update the “Use of a Representative” IMM 5476 form.

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