Budget 2018 Asylum Seekers and Legal Aid April 18, 2018 The CBA applauds commitments in the 2018 federal budget to support asylum seekers and temporary foreign workers.
Bill C-46 — Criminal Code Amendments (offences relating to conveyances) February 27, 2018 The CBA urges caution in amending the Criminal Code to address drug and alcohol impaired driving. The CBA also notes the implications of the Bill on immigration law.
Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness feedback on revised tax proposals February 22, 2018 The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness remains concerned with changes to income splitting rules and upcoming changes to passive investments. The Coalition continues to recommend a comprehensive review of Canada's income tax system.
Protection of LGBTI2S Human Rights February 16, 2018 Resolution passed at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Bar Association
National Commissioner for Children and Youth February 16, 2018 Resolution passed at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Bar Association
Bill C-59 – National Security Act, 2017 February 01, 2018 The CBA comments on Bill C-59, which modernizes the legal framework for Canada’s national security infrastructure, and recommends changes to preserve Canada’s constitutional values, while protecting the safety and security of Canadians.
Canada’s Reports on United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child January 15, 2018 The CBA offers guidance on the template for Canada's next report to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child.
Cannabis Offences and Criminal Inadmissibility of Immigrants December 21, 2017 The CBA comments on the implications of adding Cannabis Act offences to the list of serious crimes in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.
Bill C-58 — Solicitor-Client Privilege December 20, 2017 The CBA says Bill C-58 should not allow the Information and Privacy Commissioners to review records subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Immigration Consultants December 08, 2017 The CBA comments on the government's response to the Parliamentary Committee report on Immigration Consultants