United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) April 19, 2022 The CBA updates its February 2020 Alternative Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child with a discussion of recent cases and events involving child and youth law in Canada.
Expanded access to work permits for foreign nationals February 15, 2022 The CBA recommends that IRCC expand access to work permits for foreign nationals unable to return to their country of nationality.
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.
Projet de loi C-32 — Modernisation de la Loi sur les langues officielles January 31, 2022 (only available in French) L'ABC suggère des changements à la modernisation des langues officielles proposées par le gouvernement.
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.
Section 91 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act December 17, 2021 The CBA proposes an amendment to remove paralegals from the categories of persons authorized to practice immigration law under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Tax Issues for Separated Families November 15, 2021 The CBA recommends changes to the Income Tax Act and interpretation bulletin IT-99R5 to correct inequality in tax law for parents who have a shared time arrangement with their children.
Model Code of Professional Conduct - Proposed Amendments for Family Law Lawyers September 29, 2021 The CBA recommends changes to the Model Code of Professional Conduct as it applies to family law lawyers.