Canada’s Remediation Agreement Regime November 19, 2019 The CBA asks the Public Prosecution Service of Canada to issue guidance on how prosecutors plan to apply Remediation Agreements in Canada.
Medical Assistance in Dying October 04, 2019 The CBA supports a ruling that some restrictions on the eligibility to medical assistance in dying are unconstitutional and encourages the federal government to work with provinces and territories to ensure eligibility is aligned with SCC guidance.
Making Access to Justice an Election Priority June 11, 2019 The CBA is asking party leaders to show leadership on access to justice, by dedicating federal legal aid funding; and adopting guiding principles for a national, integrated system of public legal assistance.
Bill C-92 — An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families April 30, 2019 The CBA says Bill C-92 is a first step toward reform of child welfare services for Indigenous communities but a federal funding commitment is essential.
Bill C-78, Divorce Act Amendments April 15, 2019 The CBA urges prompt passage of Divorce Act amendments (Bill C-78), noting that several CBA recommendations were addressed by changes in the House of Commons.
Supreme Court Hearings Outside Ottawa February 04, 2019 The CBA supports a principled approach to occasional SCC sittings outside Ottawa and outlines several factors to consider.
Proposed Regulations under the Assisted Human Reproduction Act January 10, 2019 The CBA supports changes to the Assisted Human Reproduction regulations and suggests improvements.
Bill C-78 — Divorce Act amendments November 26, 2018 The CBA supports passage of the proposed amendments to the Divorce Act in Bill C-78, and suggests clarifications and improvements.
Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations — Detention of Children November 06, 2018 The CBA supports draft regulations on immigration detention of children and suggests improvements.