Proposed Amendments to Model Code of Professional Conduct August 28, 2020 The CBA comments on proposed changes to the Model Code of Professional Conduct provisions on discrimination and harassment and ex parte proceedings and communications.
COVID-19 – Impediments to Justice Canada Proceeding before Federal Court May 06, 2020 The CBA addresses technological challenges faced by Justice Canada in operating remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 — Urgent Competition Act Amendments April 09, 2020 The CBA urges the government to amend the Competition Act to allow certain mergers and agreements between competitors to address supply concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
PIPEDA Amendments to Address Controller/Processor Obligations March 19, 2020 The CBA urges the federal government to distinguish controller and processor obligations when addressing transfers of information for data processing under PIPEDA.
Welcome to Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development March 10, 2020 The CBA congratulates the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry on his appointment and looks forward to helping him with his mandate.
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) February 11, 2020 The CBA comments on the proposed response to a ruling that some restrictions on the eligibility to medical assistance in dying are unconstitutional.
Uniform Law on Informal Public Appeals and Crowdfunding January 14, 2020 The CBA comments on the Uniform Law Conference of Canada's draft Uniform Informal Public Appeals and Crowdfunding Act.
Access to Documents on Federal Court Website December 23, 2019 The CBA comments on the Federal Court’s proposal to make court files available online, suggesting ways to respect open courts while protecting vulnerable parties using the justice system.
Welcome and Meeting Request December 20, 2019 The CBA to congratulates Minister of Justice and AG David Lametti on his re-appointment and looks forward to pursuing shared goals of advancing the rule of law, and improving legislation and the administration of justice.
Strengthening Privacy for the Digital Age: Response to Proposals to Modernize PIPEDA December 09, 2019 The CBA says that PIPEDA is generally working as intended, so legislative change should be approached cautiously and only after appropriate consultation.