Delays in Canada's Criminal Justice System February 18, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association suggests ways to reduce delays in the criminal justice system, including changes to disclosure, promoting early resolution, modernizing routine appearance and investing in legal aid.
Physician-Assisted Dying February 08, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association makes recommendations to the Special Joint Committee on Physician-Assisted Dying.
Welcome to the Public Safety Portfolio February 01, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association offers its assistance to the Minister of Public Safety, in particular on Anti-terrorism Act amendments, immigration issues and cross-border policies to safeguard privileged information.
Welcome to Indigenous and Northern Affairs Portfolio January 15, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association congratulates the Minister on her new portfolio and raises several key issues, including support for the Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women inquiry and the need for review of criminal justice and corrections policies.
Access to Information Act — Retroactive Exemption January 12, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association urges Parliament to repeal or amend parts of the Economic Action Plan 2015 Act, No. 1, including retroactive provisions that relate to the Access to Information Act.
Welcome to Justice Portfolio November 04, 2015 The CBA extends congratulations to the Justice Minister and looks forward to working with her to convey the perspective of the legal profession on issues of mutual interest.
Welcome to Prime Minister November 04, 2015 The CBA extends congratulations to the Prime Minister and looks forward to working with the new government to convey the perspective of the legal profession on issues of mutual interest.
Physician Assisted Dying November 02, 2015 The CBA encourages the Provincial/Territorial Expert Advisory Group on Physician-Assisted Dying to adopt a harmonized, clear and principled approach to end of life decision-making, including timely access to physician assisted dying.
Legislative Response to Carter v. Canada (Physician Assisted Dying) November 02, 2015 The CBA tells the federal External Panel on Options for a Legislative Response to Carter v. Canada that it supports amendments to the Criminal Code and harmonized provincial and territorial legislation to address physician-assisted dying.
Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act Implementation Tools September 22, 2015 The CBA responds to Natural Resources Canada consultation urging harmonization in the reporting requirements for extractive entities while requesting clarification on the application and definitions of the act.