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.
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.
LGBTQ2 Health in Canada May 01, 2019 The CBA comments on LGBTQI2S health giving input on conversion therapies, access to medication, intersex surgeries, eligibility to donate blood and trans health challenges.
Bill C-75, Criminal Code and Youth Criminal Justice Act amendments April 11, 2019 The CBA comments further on the omnibus criminal legislation, supporting House amendments to remove routine police evidence by way of affidavit but urging more changes to address other serious problems.
Bilingual Constitution of Canada February 15, 2019 The CBA urges the federal government to engage with the provinces and territories to make Canada’s Constitution officially bilingual, in compliance with section 55 of the Constitution Act, 1982.
Supreme Court Hearings Outside Ottawa February 04, 2019 The CBA supports a principled approach to occasional SCC sittings outside Ottawa and outlines several factors to consider.
Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations - Bondsperson January 11, 2019 The CBA comments on proposed amendments to Immigration and Refugee Regulations establishing factors to consider when selecting a bondsperson for a detainee.
Ineligibility and Suspension Policy (Integrity Regime) December 04, 2018 The CBA comments on changes to the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy and cautions against new offences making a supplier ineligible from doing business with the government.