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.
Court Martial Review March 31, 2017 The CBA urges comprehensive Parliamentary review of the military justice system, with adequate time for careful consideration and public input.
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.
Gender identity and gender expression in Nunavut Human Rights Act November 18, 2016 The CBA and CBA-Nunavut Branch urge the Nunavut government to amend the Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression
Federal Judicial Discipline Process September 21, 2016 The CBA make recommendations to Justice Canada on reforms to the federal judicial discipline process. The CBA urges inclusion of lay persons and puisne judges, the development of a code of procedure and reintroduction of Inquiry Independent Counsel.
Post-Judicial Return to Practice September 21, 2016 The CBA advises the Federation of Law Societies of Canada that post-judicial return to practice should be regulated, with corresponding recommendations.
Canadian Bar Association Governance and Organization August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.
CBA Speaker Diversity August 12, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Annual Meeting of Council.
Governance Framework for IP Agents - Governance Model, Discipline Process and Conflicts August 05, 2016 TheCBA comments on proposals to modernize the IP agent community, including governance models, a disciplinary process, and overlapping regimes for lawyer agents.
Model Code of Professional Conduct July 12, 2016 CBA supports proposed changes to FLSC Model Code of Professional Conduct on competence, dishonesty, leaving a law firm, and incriminating physical evidence.