Bill C-16 — Canadian Human Rights Act and Criminal Code Amendments (gender identity or expression) May 11, 2017 The CBA urges the Senate to pass Bill C-16, which adds "gender identity or expression" to the prohibited grounds of discrimination in the Canadian Human Rights Act and to the identifiable groups in the hate crime provisions of the Criminal Code.
Immigration Consultants March 31, 2017 The CBA says immigration consultants are not properly regulated. Only lawyers and Québec notaries should practice immigration law.
Welcome to Minister of Foreign Affairs February 02, 2017 The CBA congratulates Chrystia Freeland on her appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Security of Canada Information Sharing Act (SCISA) January 30, 2017 The CBA supports information sharing for the purpose of national security that is necessary, proportionate and accompanied by adequate measures against abuse.
Welcome to Minister of International Trade January 30, 2017 The CBA congratulates François-Philippe Champagne on his appointment as Minister of International Trade.
Electronic Travel Authorizations and Dual Citizenship December 21, 2016 The CBA highlights several areas of concern with the recent implementation of the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), and the impact of policies surrounding it on Canadian citizens.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program December 13, 2016 The CBA applauds the spirit of a Parliamentary study on the Temporary Foreign Workers Program and many of its recommendations, and continues to recommend revisions to the program.
Environmental Assessment Process Review December 09, 2016 The CBA reviews the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 and addresses ways to improve the federal environmental assessment process.
Family Reunification – Determining the Bona Fides of a Relationship December 09, 2016 The CBA recommends amendments to better determine bona fide family relationships to better meet the goal of family reunification in Canada.
Leonard Peltier's Plea for Clemency October 28, 2016 The CBA urges the Government of Canada to encourage their US counterparts to grant clemency to Leonard Peltier.