Submissions and Resolutions

The CBA updates its February 2020 Alternative Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child with a discussion of recent cases and events involving child and youth law in Canada.

The CBA assesses considerations for whether the Federal Court should adopt a vaccination protocol.

The CBA condemns Russia’s act of aggression against Ukraine, and urges the Canadian government to pursue diplomatic solutions to resolve the conflict.

The CBA reiterates its call to the Canadian government to fulfill its promise to resettle 40,000 Afghan nationals, particularly lawyers, judges and others who share Canada's commitment to justice, democracy and the Rule of Law.

The CBA recommends the creation of a voluntary filing mechanism and extending the delay for initial review period of certain investments under the National Security Review of Investments Regulations.

The CBA recommends that IRCC reduce the need for flagpoling at Canadian ports of entries for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The CBA recommends changes to IRCC to ensure international students can continue to fulfill Canadian labour needs

The CBA recommends that IRCC expand access to work permits for foreign nationals unable to return to their country of nationality.

The CBA cautions that more study is required on proposed amendments to the Competition Act to address anti-competitive behaviour in the digital age.

The CBA proposes an amendment to remove paralegals from the categories of persons authorized to practice immigration law under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.