Private Right of Action under Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation February 03, 2017 The Canadian Bar Association recommends not bringing the Private Right of Action provisions of Canada's Anti-Spam Laws (CASL) into effect until after the scheduled review of CASL.
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.
Income Tax Act — Technical Amendments Package of September 16, 2016 November 24, 2016 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on technical amendments to the Income Tax Act introduced on Sept 16, 2016.
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.
Competition and Foreign Investment Foster Innovation September 12, 2016 The CBA commends the government's Innovation Agenda. Competitive intensity fosters innovation. Policy should favour open markets. Regulations should not impede the ability of market participants to capitalize on innovation-enhancing opportunities.
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.
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.
Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement June 30, 2016 The CBA comments on parts of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: Chapter 12 (Temporary Entry for Business Persons) and Chapter 26 (Transparency and Anti-Corruption).