Submissions to Government

Our Submissions to Government are open to the public. They are presented here in a non-accessible PDF format. If you would like to receive an accessible web version, please contact us by email.

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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.

Administrative Law, Constitutional & Human Rights, Criminal Justice and 1 more..., Immigration Law

Addressing Islamophobia and All Forms of Hate

  • July 06, 2021

The CBA welcomes a national action summit on Islamophobia following recent attacks on Muslims, and urges the government to take action to dismantle all forms of hate.

Criminal Justice

Valuation for Duty Regulations

  • July 05, 2021

The CBA comments on the Canada Border Services Agency’s proposed changes to the treatment of imported goods under the Valuation for Duty Regulations.

Insolvency Law, Business Law, CCCA and 4 more..., Commodity Tax, Customs and Trade, Competition Law, International Law, Taxation Law

Specific Claims Tribunal

  • June 29, 2021

The CBA discusses virtual hearings and delivery of French language services at the Specific Claims Tribunal.

Aboriginal Law, Administrative Law, French Speaking Lawyers

Economic Threats to National Security

  • June 28, 2021

The CBA responds to Public Safety Canada’s consultation on economic-based threats to national security.

Insolvency Law, Business Law, CCCA and 9 more..., Charities & Not-for-Profit Law, Civil Litigation, Commodity Tax, Customs and Trade, Competition Law, Construction and Infrastructure Law, Criminal Justice, Immigration Law, International Law, Taxation Law

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.

Immigration Law, Privacy and Access, Public Sector

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA)

  • June 10, 2021

The CBA comments on modernizing the insolvency system through regulations and directives under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.

Insolvency Law, Business Law, CCCA and 9 more..., Charities & Not-for-Profit Law, Civil Litigation, Commodity Tax, Customs and Trade, Competition Law, Construction and Infrastructure Law, Insurance Law, Pensions and Benefits Law, Taxation Law, Wills, Estates and Trusts