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Administrative Penalties and Consequences

  • February 03, 2025

The CBA raises serious concerns with the proposed Administrative Penalties and Consequences framework under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Citizenship Act.

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Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision-Making in Immigration Law

  • January 24, 2025

The CBA urges the government to adopt legislative provisions regarding the deployment of artificial intelligence and other technologies supporting automated decision-making.

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Ending Flagpoling for Work and Study Permits

  • January 21, 2025

The CBA flags inconsistencies between IRCC and CBSA communications with regards to flagpoling for work and study permits.

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Bill C-71 – Amendments to the Citizenship Act

  • December 02, 2024

The CBA recommends improvements to Bill C-71 to address adoptees' unequal treatment and ensure compliance with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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Establishing Guidelines Concerning Use of the Notwithstanding Clause

  • October 15, 2024

The CBA recommends safeguards surrounding the use of s.33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the notwithstanding clause).

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Home Childcare Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot Programs

  • March 27, 2024

The CBA comments on the Home Childcare Provider Pilot (HCCP) and Home Support Worker Pilot (HSWP) Programs, both due to expire in June 2024.

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International Women’s Day and Abortion Rights in Canada

  • March 06, 2024

The CBA shares news of its recently adopted resolution on protecting and realizing abortion rights in Canada.

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Preclearance in the United States Regulations

  • February 14, 2024

The CBA comments on the proposed Preclearance in the United States Regulations.

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Designated Representative Quality Assurance Framework

  • February 02, 2024

The CBA comments on the Immigration and Refugee Board’s Designated Representative Quality Assurance framework.

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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.

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