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Bill C-36: Anti-terrorism Act

  • October 01, 2001

Submission on Bill C-36, Anti-terrorism Act

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Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) Act

  • August 11, 2001

Whereas the Canadian Bar Association has consistently expressed grave concerns about the deterioration of solicitor-client privilege and confidentiality throughout the consultative process prior to legislative proposals that require legal council to report their clients to a government agency based on a suspicion of money laundering

Criminal Justice

Protection of Solicitor-Client Privilege

  • August 11, 2001

Whereas members of the public cannot disclose information necessary to obtain adequate legal advice and representation without the protection of solicitor-client privilege, which is a foundation of Canada's legal system

Criminal Justice