Commissioner's Directive 711 Structured Intervention Units October 04, 2023 The CBA is concerned Correctional Service Canada’s proposed policy does not meet international standards surrounding solitary confinement, nor the Charter.
Bill C-48 — Proposed Changes to Strengthen Canada's Bail System September 29, 2023 The CBA raises three discrete concerns about Bill C-48, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bail reform).
Discrimination against Ahmadi Muslim Lawyers in Pakistan September 06, 2023 The CBA expresses concern over the discrimination of lawyers belonging to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Pakistan.
Prisoners’ Exercise of Right to Counsel August 29, 2023 The CBA highlights the difficulties prisoners have in exercising their right to counsel. It urges Correctional Service Canada and the Parole Board of Canada to solve these concerns.
Improving Canada's Anti Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime August 16, 2023 The CBA comments on how to improve Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime, emphasizing the protection of solicitor-client privilege.
Welcome Letter to Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada: August 03, 2023 The CBA welcomes the new Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and sets out mutual priorities.
Appointment of an Associate Chief Judge for the Superior Court of Québec June 15, 2023 (Available in French only) The CBA underscores the urgency of filling the position of Associate Chief Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec.
Bill C-42 — Canada Business Corporations Act Amendments (Beneficial Ownership Registry) June 08, 2023 The CBA expresses privacy concerns in full public access to a beneficial ownership registry.
Bill C-311 — Criminal Code amendments (violence against pregnant women) May 29, 2023 The CBA opposes private member’s Bill C-311, which would make attacks on a pregnant person an aggravating circumstance in sentencing, and urges the government to protect the right to abortion access.
Judicial Vacancies May 24, 2023 The CBA voices serious concerns about the current state of judicial vacancies in federally appointed courts.