Medical Assistance in Dying October 04, 2019 The CBA supports a ruling that some restrictions on the eligibility to medical assistance in dying are unconstitutional and encourages the federal government to work with provinces and territories to ensure eligibility is aligned with SCC guidance.
Administrative Deferral of Removal — Spouse/Common-law Partner in Canada Class September 18, 2019 The CBA recommends a change to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency’s policy on administrative deferral of removals for inadmissible applicants.
Expression of Interest Process for Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship August 20, 2019 The CBA recommends that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada adopt a weighted lottery system for parent and grandparent sponsorship expression-of-interest intake.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Immigration July 11, 2019 The CBA urges the government to exercise caution in its use of artificial intelligence, machine learning and similar technologies in immigration decision-making processes.
Funding for Immigration and Refugee Legal Aid Services in Ontario July 09, 2019 The CBA and OBA urge the federal government to address a gap in funding for immigration and refugee legal aid services in Ontario
Bill S-251, Criminal Code amendments (Independence of the Judiciary) June 20, 2019 The CBA supports the intent of Bill S-251, to legislate an exemption where judges need not impose a mandatory minimum sentence, and suggests an alternate approach.
Making Access to Justice an Election Priority June 11, 2019 The CBA is asking party leaders to show leadership on access to justice, by dedicating federal legal aid funding; and adopting guiding principles for a national, integrated system of public legal assistance.
Bill C-93, Criminal Records Act June 07, 2019 The CBA supports Bill C-93’s aim of an easy and free process for record suspensions for simple possession of cannabis, but suggests it should be more accessible.
Proposed Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations June 07, 2019 The CBA comments on proposed Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations for federal workplaces.
Bill C-83 — Corrections and Conditional Release Act Amendments May 24, 2019 The CBA says that Bill C-83's amendments to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act will not bring Canadian laws on administrative segregation into compliance with international norms.