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Resources

We Are Not Ready for Deepfakes: How Canadian Privacy Torts Do Not Adequately Address the Unique Harm Posed by Targeted Deepfakes

October 03, 2023

Privacy Dark Patterns: A Case for Regulatory Reform in Canada

September 08, 2022

Data Fiduciaries and Privacy Protection in the Digital Age

August 27, 2021

No Turning Back: CBA Task Force Report on Justice Issues Arising from COVID-19

February 17, 2021

Runner up of 2020 Privacy and Access Law Student Essay Competition

November 09, 2020

Recent Submissions and Resolutions

Federal Court Practice Direction on AI Guidance

November 24, 2023

Bill S-248 — Advance Requests for Medical Assistance in Dying

October 31, 2023

Council of Europe Treaty Negotiations on Artificial Intelligence

October 20, 2023

CAPSA Guideline for Pension Plan Risk Management

October 03, 2023

Discrimination against Ahmadi Muslim Lawyers in Pakistan

September 06, 2023

Discussion Group: The Path - Your Journey Through Indigenous Canada

October 4 – December 13, 2023

Join the CBA Aboriginal Law Section and the CBA Immigration Law Section for an opportunity to learn, discuss and reconnect with each other on a vital topic for lawyers in Canada.