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.
Consultation on Gender and Sexual Diversity Statistical Metadata Standards March 12, 2021 The CBA comments on Statistics Canada’s proposed standards for gender and sexual diversity statistical metadata
Federal Judicial Appointments November 23, 2020 The CBA reiterates its views on the federal judicial appointments process.
Legal Remedies for Victims of Hate Speech October 05, 2020 The CBA comments on a consultation paper from Justice Canada about legal remedies for victims of hate speech
Appointing BIPOC Candidates to the Federal Judiciary September 14, 2020 The CBA urges the Prime Minister and Minister of Justice to appoint Black, Indigenous and People of Colour candidates to the Supreme Court of Canada and other federal judicial positions.
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.
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.
Federal Court of Canada 2020-2025 Strategic Plan December 02, 2019 The CBA comments on the Federal Court's 2020-2025 Strategic Plan's proposed priorities of access to justice, modernization and strengthening the Court as a national institution.
Canada’s Remediation Agreement Regime November 19, 2019 The CBA asks the Public Prosecution Service of Canada to issue guidance on how prosecutors plan to apply Remediation Agreements in Canada.