Council of Europe Treaty Negotiations on Artificial Intelligence October 20, 2023 The CBA supports Canada’s participation in international negotiations in the Council of Europe for a treaty on artificial intelligence.
Improving Canada's Anti Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime August 16, 2023 The CBA comments on how to improve Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime, emphasizing the protection of solicitor-client privilege.
Bill C-9 — Judges Act Amendments March 21, 2023 The CBA comments on Bill C-9, adopting a new process for reviewing allegations of judicial misconduct under the Judges Act
Bill C-9 — Judges Act Amendments – Conduct Review Process February 08, 2023 The CBA urges the Justice Minister to amend Bill C-9 to add an intermediate level of appeal from a final decision of the Canadian Judicial Council to the Federal Court of Appeal.
Federation of Law Societies review of the National Requirement December 13, 2022 The CBA comments on the competencies and skills needed to enter law society admission programs, as the Federation of Law Societies reviews the National Requirement.
Prohibition Purchase November 28, 2022 The CBA comments on the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, the regulations and policy directions.
Privacy in Personal Electronic Devices at the Canadian Border June 03, 2022 The CBA comments on amendments to Customs Act and Preclearance Act, 2016 dealing with privacy in personal electronic devices at the border.
Bill C-9 – Judges Act Amendments February 17, 2022 The CBA endorses Bill C-9, Judges Act amendments to change how complaints against federally appointed judges are handled.
Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway Program October 08, 2021 The CBA suggests improvements to the Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway Program.
Patent and Trademark Agents – Mandatory Liability Insurance September 15, 2021 The CBA agrees with mandatory liability insurance for members of the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents, and recommends not duplicating insurance requirements for lawyers and law firms.