Supreme Court of Canada sittings in Quebec City September 01, 2022 The CBA appreciates the Supreme Court of Canada’s commitment to enhancing public appreciation of Canada’s law and democratic institutions in its upcoming sitting in Quebec City.
Bar Leaders’ Priorities for G7 Leaders Summit June 16, 2022 The CBA outlines issues of importance for the legal profession at the 2022 G7 Summit.
Bill S-4 – Criminal Code and Identification of Criminals Act amendments (COVID-19 response and other measures) May 10, 2022 The CBA comments on Criminal Code and Identification of Criminals Act amendments to increase flexibility in the criminal justice system in the wake of COVID-19.
Ajout d'un volet à la formation destinée aux membres des comités consultatifs à la magistrature fédérale April 21, 2022 (only available in French) The CBA suggests timely training for members of the Judicial Advisory Committee members.
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.
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.
L'inclusion des personnes transgenres, non binaires et d'identités de genre diverses à la Cour d'appel fédérale January 28, 2022 (only available in French) L'ABC recommande des mesures visant à améliorer l'inclusion des personnes transgenres, non binaires et d'identités de genre diverses à la Cour d'appel fédérale.
Transgender, non-binary and gender diverse inclusivity at the Federal Court January 28, 2022 The CBA recommends measures to improve transgender, non-binary and gender diverse inclusivity at the Federal Court.
Measures to improve transgender, non-binary and gender diverse inclusivity at the Supreme Court of Canada. January 24, 2022 The CBA recommends measures to improve transgender, non-binary and gender diverse inclusivity at the Supreme Court of Canada.
Naming Counsel in SCC Judgments January 17, 2022 After meeting with the Supreme Court of Canada, the CBA canvassed Bar members about counsel credits included in the Court’s judgments.