A Senate committee has launched a study into the reasons behind delays in the criminal justice system. Members of the Criminal Justice Section appeared on the CBA’s behalf before the committee in February on very short notice, happy to have the opportunity to address what have been issues of concern for the Section for some time. Read on for more.

Wherefore art thou court costs? It might not be a question for a moonlit balcony, but it is one of several philosophical questions with practical applications that the Federal Court is asking of stakeholders in the legal system. What is the purpose of court costs, and how best to apply them? What about pro bono cases?

The CBA’s Competition Law Section is weighing in on Parliament’s review of the Investment Canada Act. It appeared before the House of Commons Committee on Industry, Science and Technology on June 18 to present its conclusions.

Society’s understanding of gender identity and expression has evolved since Correctional Service Canada changed its trans policy three years ago, but a draft Commissioners’ Directive on the matter appears to be taking a step back from that earlier policy.

When the Liberals voted in favour of the Conservatives’ controversial Bill C-51, they promised to change the bits they didn’t like once they took power. In late 2016 they published their National Security Green Paper to stimulate discussion on the issue.