Supreme Court Hearings Outside Ottawa February 04, 2019 The CBA supports a principled approach to occasional SCC sittings outside Ottawa and outlines several factors to consider.
Bill C-76, Elections Modernization Act November 22, 2018 The CBA comments on the collection and use of personal information by political parties.
Proposed Regulations to Bill C-65 (Workplace Violence and Harassment) October 05, 2018 The CBA offers input on proposed regulations to Bill C-65, legislation that will address harassment and violence in federal workplaces.
Review of Refugee Determination Procedures August 16, 2018 The CBA supports an independent Immigration and Refugee Board, and offers input on recommended changes to IRB procedures.
Independence of Canada’s refugee determination process June 07, 2018 The CBA urges the federal government to maintain the role of the Immigration and Refugee Board as an independent quasi-judicial tribunal responsible for refugee determination in Canada.
Reviewing Canada's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime May 11, 2018 The CBA responds to a Finance Canada consultation on Canada's anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regime.
Bill C-50 — Canada Election Act and Privacy Protection of Canadian Electors April 27, 2018 The CBA recommends changes to Bill C-50, amending the Canada Elections Act, to enhance privacy protection for Canadian electors.
Model Rules on Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing — Amendments April 03, 2018 The CBA comments on proposed amendments to the Federation of Law Societies of Canada model rules on anti-money laundering (cash transactions, client identification and verification) and on a proposed new rule (trust accounts).
Modernization of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act March 09, 2018 The CBA and CBA-PEI respond to a consultation about solicitor-client privilege in the context of access to information and privacy legislation in Prince Edward Island.