Submissions and Resolutions

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Exclusion of Counsel in Citizenship Matters

  • October 27, 2022

The CBA urges the Minister of Immigration to ensure clients can obtain effective legal advice and representation in citizenship matters.

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Proposed Amendments to the Stay of Removal/Public Policy Considerations

  • September 23, 2022

The CBA comments on proposed amendment to stays of removal under section 233 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.

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Canada’s Reports on the International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination

  • September 23, 2022

The CBA comments on Canada's draft reports on the International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination.

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Supreme Court of Canada sittings in Quebec City

  • September 01, 2022

The CBA appreciates the Supreme Court of Canada’s commitment to enhancing public appreciation of Canada’s law and democratic institutions in its upcoming sitting in Quebec City.

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Bar Leaders’ Priorities for G7 Leaders Summit

  • June 16, 2022

The CBA outlines issues of importance for the legal profession at the 2022 G7 Summit.

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Privacy in Personal Electronic Devices at the Canadian Border

  • June 03, 2022

The CBA comments on amendments to Customs Act and Preclearance Act, 2016 dealing with privacy in personal electronic devices at the border.

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Processing Time and Work Permit Applications Procedures for Visa Office and GSS Processing

  • May 26, 2022

The CBA recommends immediate steps for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to improve processing time and procedures at visa offices for Global Skills Strategy (GSS) and Outside Canada Work Permit Applications.

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PGWP Eligibility

  • April 28, 2022

The CBA recommends improvements to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program in response to Canadian labour-market needs.

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United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)

  • April 19, 2022

The CBA updates its February 2020 Alternative Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child with a discussion of recent cases and events involving child and youth law in Canada.

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Vaccination Protocol for the Federal Court

  • March 22, 2022

The CBA assesses considerations for whether the Federal Court should adopt a vaccination protocol.

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