Call for Urgent Action on Crisis in Ukraine March 16, 2022 The CBA condemns Russia’s act of aggression against Ukraine, and urges the Canadian government to pursue diplomatic solutions to resolve the conflict.
National Security Review of Investments Regulations March 11, 2022 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.
Call for Urgent Action on Ongoing Crisis in Afghanistan March 11, 2022 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.
Potential amendments to the Competition Act March 10, 2022 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.
Temporary Public Policy and Temporary Pilot Process during COVID-19 February 22, 2022 The CBA recommends that IRCC reduce the need for flagpoling at Canadian ports of entries for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Garanties linguistiques dans le domaine de la faillite et de l’insolvabilité February 22, 2022 (Only available in French) L’ABC urge le gouvernement à assurer le bilinguisme judiciaire en matière de faillite et d’insolvabilité.
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.
Facilitating transition of international students to Permanent Residence status February 16, 2022 The CBA recommends changes to IRCC to ensure international students can continue to fulfill Canadian labour needs
Expanded access to work permits for foreign nationals February 15, 2022 The CBA recommends that IRCC expand access to work permits for foreign nationals unable to return to their country of nationality.
Bill C-5 – Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Amendments February 10, 2022 The CBA supports Bill C-5 as a step towards reforming mandatory minimum sentences and restoring conditional sentence orders in the Criminal Code.