Bill C-352 — Lowering Prices for Canadians Act February 13, 2024 The CBA expresses concern with piecemeal competition law reform and explains that Bill C-352, Lowering Prices for Canadians Act must be examined in the context of other recent changes.
Bill C-59 — Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023 February 12, 2024 The CBA comments on amendments to the Competition Act in Bill C-59, the Fall Economic Statement Act, 2023.
Designated Representative Quality Assurance Framework February 02, 2024 The CBA comments on the Immigration and Refugee Board’s Designated Representative Quality Assurance framework.
Updates to the CBSA Removal Costs Recovery Framework January 15, 2024 The CBA comments on changes to the CBSA framework to recover removal costs from foreign nationals who seek to return to Canada after being removed at the government’s expense.
Competition Bureau Bulletin on Amendments to Abuse of Dominance Provisions January 04, 2024 The CBA recommends changes to the Competition Bureau’s proposed Bulletin on Amendments to the Abuse of Dominance Provisions.
Category-based draws for Express Entry December 19, 2023 The CBA recommends improvements to the selection of Express Entry candidates on the basis of categories.
CBSA Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Guiding Principles and Commitments December 08, 2023 The CBA responds to the Canada Border Services Agency’s consultation on Gender-Based Violence Guiding Principles and Commitments.
Bill C-56 — Affordable Housing and Groceries Act November 23, 2023 The CBA comments on Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, recommending improvements to the GST New Residential Rental Property Rebate and amendments to the Competition Act.
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child November 17, 2023 To mark World Children’s Day, the CBA calls on Canadian governments to champion the advancement of children’s rights through a Government Action Plan to realize the recommendations of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.
Council of Europe Treaty Negotiations on Artificial Intelligence October 20, 2023 The CBA supports Canada’s participation in international negotiations in the Council of Europe for a treaty on artificial intelligence.