Measures to improve transgender, non-binary and gender diverse inclusivity at the Supreme Court of Canada. January 24, 2022 The CBA recommends measures to improve transgender, non-binary and gender diverse inclusivity at the Supreme Court of Canada.
Naming Counsel in SCC Judgments January 17, 2022 After meeting with the Supreme Court of Canada, the CBA canvassed Bar members about counsel credits included in the Court’s judgments.
Section 91 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act December 17, 2021 The CBA proposes an amendment to remove paralegals from the categories of persons authorized to practice immigration law under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Campagne électorale fédérale -Lettre addressé au parti du Bloc québécois August 23, 2021 (available in French only) Dans la foulée de l’élection fédérale de 2021, l’ABC cherche à obtenir l’engagement des chefs des partis à transformer les systèmes de justice afin d’assurer un accès égal à la justice au Canada.
Federal election campaign – Letter New Democratic Party Leader August 23, 2021 During the 2021 federal election, the CBA seeks a commitment from the Party Leaders to transform the justice systems to ensure equal access to justice in Canada.
Federal election campaign – Letter to Green Party Leader August 23, 2021 During the 2021 federal election, the CBA seeks a commitment from the Party Leaders to transform the justice systems to ensure equal access to justice in Canada.
Federal election campaign – Letter to Conservative Party Leader August 23, 2021 During the 2021 federal election, the CBA seeks a commitment from the Party Leaders to transform the justice systems to ensure equal access to justice in Canada.
Federal election campaign – Letter to Liberal Party Leader August 23, 2021 During the 2021 federal election, the CBA seeks a commitment from the Party Leaders to transform the justice systems to ensure equal access to justice in Canada.
Situation in Afghanistan August 23, 2021 The CBA joins with other G7 bar associations to urge G7 countries to ensure the safety of Afghan human rights defenders and in particular of Afghan women judges and lawyers.
Guideline on Gender Considerations in Proceedings Before IRB July 09, 2021 The CBA suggests improvements to the Immigration and Refugee Board’s updated Chairperson’s Guideline on gender considerations.