The Federal Courts Bench and Bar Liaison Committee is a forum for members of the Bench and the Bar to discuss issues of mutual concern that arise as a result of practice before the Federal Court or Federal Court of Appeal.
Latest Programs and Initiatives
Submission | May 22, 2026
Pre-Budget Consultation 2026 - Ensuring Canada’s Courts Can Fulfill Their Constitutional Mandate
In the pre-budget consultation 2026, the CBA stresses the importance of ensuring Canada’ s courts can fulfil their mandate.
Submission | January 21, 2026
Federal Court of Canada – Summary Judgment and Trial Guidelines
The CBA comments on the scope and content of the Federal Court’s upcoming practice guideline on summary judgment and summary trial.
Submission | September 26, 2025
NCR Residency Requirement for Federal Court and Tax Court of Canada Judges
The CBA recommends repealing the National Capital Region residency requirement for Federal Court and Tax Court judges, as it limits the pool of qualified applicants, undermines judicial diversity, and lacks merit given the courts’ itinerant nature.
