Gowning Requirements for Counsel (Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Appeal) November 08, 2019 The CBA recommends changes to the Federal Court of Appeal’s gowning policies to accommodate counsel who need to depart from traditional gowning requirements due to personal circumstances such as pregnancy, medical condition or disability.
Gowning Requirements for Counsel (Chief Justice of the Federal Court) November 08, 2019 The CBA recommends changes to the Federal Court Court’s gowning policies to accommodate counsel who need to depart from traditional gowning requirements due to personal circumstances such as pregnancy, medical condition or disability.
Model Mergers Timing Agreement October 25, 2019 The CBA questions the necessity of the Competition Bureau's proposed agreement governing the time and evidence required to assess efficiency claims in merger reviews. The CBA recommends improvements.
Making Access to Justice an Election Priority June 11, 2019 The CBA is asking party leaders to show leadership on access to justice, by dedicating federal legal aid funding; and adopting guiding principles for a national, integrated system of public legal assistance.
Draft MOPOP Topics - Patent Rules May 30, 2019 The CBA comments on proposed changes to Patent Office Practice and recommends creation of security interest in patents and patent applications.
Regulations Establishing Time Limits for Matters Before Copyright Board May 27, 2019 The CBA offers input on proposed regulations to govern timelines for Copyright Board hearings.
Potential WTO Negotiations on E-commerce May 07, 2019 The CBA believes a WTO e-commerce agreement could increase market access, eliminate barriers to digital trade and safeguard personal information and consumer protection but stresses that it should not restrict competition.
College of Patent and Trade Mark Agents — Transitional Board March 14, 2019 The CBA says the Board for the new College of Patent and Trademark Agents must include experts in regulatory frameworks and solicitor-client privilege, to avoid conflicts in rules for lawyer agents and to protect the public.
Supreme Court Hearings Outside Ottawa February 04, 2019 The CBA supports a principled approach to occasional SCC sittings outside Ottawa and outlines several factors to consider.