Immigration and Refugee Protection Act July 16, 2021 The CBA expresses concerns about Canada Border Services Agency’s proposal to make facts established through criminal prosecution of certain organized crime-related offences binding on immigration decision makers.
Guideline on Gender Considerations in Proceedings Before IRB July 09, 2021 The CBA suggests improvements to the Immigration and Refugee Board’s updated Chairperson’s Guideline on gender considerations.
Economic Threats to National Security June 28, 2021 The CBA responds to Public Safety Canada’s consultation on economic-based threats to national security.
Release of CBSA’s Internal Policies June 25, 2021 The CBA calls for Canada Border Service Agency to publish all policies and directives that guide its immigration decisions.
Code of Professional Conduct for College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Licensees June 14, 2021 The CBA proposes changes to the Draft Code of Conduct for Immigration Consultants.
Digital Economy Partnership Agreement Accession Consultation May 07, 2021 The CBA comments on Canada potential accession to the plurilateral Digital Economy Partnership Agreement.
Exclusion of Counsel in Immigration Matters May 07, 2021 The CBA raises concerns about the exclusion of legal representatives by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Canada-United Kingdom Free Trade Consultations April 29, 2021 The CBA comments on anticipated free trade agreements with the United Kingdom.
Canada–Indonesia Trade Consultations March 11, 2021 The CBA comments on a potential Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Indonesia. The CBA supports an agreement and highlights the importance of transparency, competition and human rights.
COVID-19 — CBSA Resumption of Removals from Canada December 21, 2020 The CBA asks why the Canada Border Service Agency is resuming immigration removals from Canada in the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.