Canadian Bar Association Intervention Policy February 24, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Mid-Winter Meeting of Council.
Joint Policy Statement on Audit Inquiries February 24, 2016 A Canadian Bar Association resolution passed at the 2016 Mid-Winter Meeting of Council.
Welcome to the Public Safety Portfolio February 01, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association offers its assistance to the Minister of Public Safety, in particular on Anti-terrorism Act amendments, immigration issues and cross-border policies to safeguard privileged information.
Access to Information Act — Retroactive Exemption January 12, 2016 The Canadian Bar Association urges Parliament to repeal or amend parts of the Economic Action Plan 2015 Act, No. 1, including retroactive provisions that relate to the Access to Information Act.
Patent and Trade-mark Agent Privilege November 27, 2015 The Canadian Bar Association recommends that new rules to protect communications between patent and trade-mark agents and their clients remain distinct from solicitor-client privilege, which in Canada is a unique substantive rule of law protected by the Charter.
Welcome to Justice Portfolio November 04, 2015 The CBA extends congratulations to the Justice Minister and looks forward to working with her to convey the perspective of the legal profession on issues of mutual interest.
Welcome to Prime Minister November 04, 2015 The CBA extends congratulations to the Prime Minister and looks forward to working with the new government to convey the perspective of the legal profession on issues of mutual interest.
Bill C-59 — Division 15, Part 3 - Privacy implications of expanded collection of biometric personal information June 02, 2015 The CBA urges government to clarify scope and purpose of proposed expanded collection of biometric personal information under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Terrorist Financing Study April 27, 2015 The CBA proposes changes to the legislative framework for preventing terrorist financing, to limit the impediment on charities' role in society and in the prevention of terrorism, while still protecting charities from abuse by would-be terrorists.
Bill S-4 — Digital Privacy Act April 08, 2015 The CBA provides additional input on Bill S-4, the Digital Privacy Act.