The Federal Courts Bench and Bar Liaison Committee is a forum for members of the Bench and the Bar to discuss issues of mutual concern that arise as a result of practice before the Federal Court or Federal Court of Appeal.
Latest Programs and Initiatives
Submission | September 26, 2025
NCR Residency Requirement for Federal Court and Tax Court of Canada Judges
The CBA recommends repealing the National Capital Region residency requirement for Federal Court and Tax Court judges, as it limits the pool of qualified applicants, undermines judicial diversity, and lacks merit given the courts’ itinerant nature.
Submission | August 28, 2025
Pre-budget consultation
The CBA urges the government to invest in court infrastructure—namely cybersecurity, immigration capacity, and translation services—and to work together on independent policy review and stable, long‑term funding to strengthen Canada’s federal courts.
Submission | June 04, 2025
Welcome letter to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
The CBA congratulates Minister of Justice and Attorney General Sean Fraser and looks forward to working together to advance the rule of law, support judicial independence and effective court administration, and pursue justice system reforms.
