Immigration and Refugee Legal Aid Services October 02, 2017 The CBA calls for more legal aid for immigration and refugee matters in Canada, in light of reduced funding and service suspension in several jurisdictions.
Privacy of Canadians at Airports and Borders September 27, 2017 The CBA recommends balancing national security and privacy rights, and reminds the government to protect solicitor-client privilege at the border.
Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness letter on proposed tax proposals August 31, 2017 The CBA joins the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness —a unified voice to oppose federal government’s tax proposals for incorporated small businesses.
Immigration Consultants - Response to Parliamentary Committee Report August 21, 2017 The CBA responds to the Citizenship and Immigration Committee Report on Immigration Consultants.
Independence of the Judiciary in Poland July 25, 2017 The CBA urges the Government of Canada to encourage judicial independence in Poland.
NAFTA Renegotiation and Modernization July 19, 2017 The CBA comments on the renegotiation and modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement. The CBA recommends aligning a revised NAFTA with next-generation trade agreements and broadening the scope of cross-border trade.
CBSA Flagpoling Pilot Project July 11, 2017 The CBA expresses concern about the CBSA Flagpoling Pilot Project and offers suggestions for a more collaborative approach to address lengthy processing times for immigration applications.
Court Funding and Judicial Independence July 05, 2017 The CBA urges the government to adequately fund the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, Court Martial Appeal Court and Tax Court and safeguard judicial independence.
New National Immigration Detention Framework June 12, 2017 The CBA comments on the Canadian Border Services Agency’s proposed new National Immigration Detention Framework.
Canada-MERCOSUR Trade Consultations June 06, 2017 The CBA comments on a potential Free Trade Agreement between Canada and MERCOSUR (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay).The CBA supports an agreement and highlights the importance of transparency, competition and human rights.