Situation in Afghanistan August 23, 2021 The CBA joins with other G7 bar associations to urge G7 countries to ensure the safety of Afghan human rights defenders and in particular of Afghan women judges and lawyers.
Valuation for Duty Regulations July 05, 2021 The CBA comments on the Canada Border Services Agency’s proposed changes to the treatment of imported goods under the Valuation for Duty Regulations.
Economic Threats to National Security June 28, 2021 The CBA responds to Public Safety Canada’s consultation on economic-based threats to national security.
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) June 10, 2021 The CBA comments on modernizing the insolvency system through regulations and directives under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.
Digital Economy Partnership Agreement Accession Consultation May 07, 2021 The CBA comments on Canada potential accession to the plurilateral Digital Economy Partnership Agreement.
Canada-United Kingdom Free Trade Consultations April 29, 2021 The CBA comments on anticipated free trade agreements with the United Kingdom.
Potential Competition Act Amendments April 28, 2021 The CBA comments on possible changes to the Competition Act to improve competitiveness in Canada.
Saskatchewan Pension Plan Act - Financial Hardship Unlocking April 23, 2021 The CBA comments on Saskatchewan’s proposal to allow early unlocking of pension benefits for financial hardship.
Climate-Related Risks for Federally Regulated Financial Institutions and Pension Plans April 12, 2021 The CBA comments on the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institution’s consultation on how climate change can affect the safety and soundness of federally regulated pension plans.
Canada–Indonesia Trade Consultations March 11, 2021 The CBA comments on a potential Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Indonesia. The CBA supports an agreement and highlights the importance of transparency, competition and human rights.