2022 G7 Leaders Summit – Bar Leaders Concerns June 16, 2022 The CBA outlines issues of importance for the legal profession at the 2022 G7 Summit.
Draft Information Bulletin on Transparency May 20, 2022 The CBA is concerned with the increased discretion and reduced guidance and transparency in the Competition Bureau’s draft Information Bulletin on Transparency.
Bill C-19 — Part 5, Division 15: Budget Implementation Act, Competition Act amendments (Senate of Canada) May 18, 2022 The CBA says proposed amendments to the Competition Act do not belong in the Budget Implementation Act. The proposals require further study to ensure they improve the Competition Act and not create unintended consequences.
Medical Assistance in Dying May 09, 2022 The CBA comments on medical assistance in dying for persons with mental illnesses, mature minors and advance requests.
Bill S-216 — Effective and Accountable Charities Act April 26, 2022 The CBA supports Bill S-216, the Effective and Accountable Charities Act.
Vaccination Protocol for the Federal Court March 22, 2022 The CBA assesses considerations for whether the Federal Court should adopt a vaccination protocol.
Medical Assistance in Dying February 09, 2022 The CBA comments on medical assistance in dying for persons with mental illnesses, mature minors and advance requests.
First Nations and the DQ December 10, 2021 The CBA urges Finance Canada to consult with affected First Nations on the Disbursement Quota, to meet its obligations under UNDRIP.
Charities Consultation – Disbursement Quota September 29, 2021 The CBA reiterates its concern that raising the Disbursement Quota in a low interest environment will be challenging for many charities.
Campagne électorale fédérale -Lettre addressé au parti du Bloc québécois August 23, 2021 (available in French only) Dans la foulée de l’élection fédérale de 2021, l’ABC cherche à obtenir l’engagement des chefs des partis à transformer les systèmes de justice afin d’assurer un accès égal à la justice au Canada.