Bill C-583 — Criminal Code Amendments (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder) March 09, 2015 The CBA comments on a private members' Bill by Ryan Leef of the Yukon, proposing changes to better address the interaction of people with FASD and the criminal justice system.
Clarifying Law About End of Life Decision-Making February 21, 2015 WHEREAS end of life decision-making in health care is legally, ethically and emotionally challenging
Federal Court of Canada Prothonotaries February 18, 2015 The CBA articulates support for the retention of prothonotaries as important decision-makers in the Federal Court.
Judicial Independence of the Specific Claims Tribunal February 09, 2015 The CBA writes to Ministers MacKay and Valcourt with concerns about the independence of the Specific Claims Tribunal, specifically in relation to the 2014 Administrative Tribunals Support Services of Canada Act.
Rule of Law in the Post-2015 Development Agenda November 07, 2014 The CBA supports Bill C-32, with some important amendments, to more meaningfully include victims in the criminal justice process.
Bill C-36 — Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act October 16, 2014 The CBA says that Bill C-36, responding to the Supreme Court's decision in AG Canada v Bedford, would reintroduce problems the Court found unconstitutional.
Bill C-2 — Respect for Communities Act October 15, 2014 The CBA says Bill C-2 should not be passed, as it would create insurmountable legislative obstacles to establishing new, or retaining existing safe injection sites.
Bill C-9 — First Nations' Elections Act March 21, 2014 While the CBA finds the goals of the First Nations’ Elections Act (Bill C-9) laudable, it must not interfere with First Nations’ constitutional right to determine their own systems of internal government. We suggest amendments to the Bill.
Additions to Reserve and Reserve Creation Policy October 24, 2013 Submission to Aboriginal Affairs and Norther Development Canada
Bill S-8 — Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act May 24, 2013 Letter to Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Committee