Our Section members have been working on advocacy submissions throughout the year and are engaged in PD programming for the fall. Get more details on our in-person symposium, upcoming webinars and advocacy highlights!
Coming back to Ottawa: Access to Information & Privacy Law Symposium – November 9 and 10, 2023
We are delighted to announce the long-awaited return of our in-person Access to Information and Privacy Law Symposium! Mark your calendars for November 9 and 10, as esteemed members from all corners of the country will convene at the Westin Hotel Ottawa for cutting-edge discussions on privacy and access to information law.
We have prepared an outstanding agenda, featuring highly sought-after sessions such as the Canadian Update, which has been divided into two segments to provide ample time to address both federal and provincial updates. Additionally, the Regulator’s Panel and International Update sessions promise to be equally compelling.
Save the date and stay tuned for more information!
Law Series Webinars
Save the date and register now for these upcoming webinars!
- Interpretation dans les tribunaux – October 6, 2023 (Presented in French)
- Current Practice Trends in Canadian Private M&A – October 17, 2023
In case you missed it, the Update on Canadian Privacy Landscape took place in June 2023. The panelists provided their insights on key changes to legislation across the country, recent regulatory decisions, and guidance, and “must-know” court decisions. View the recording!
Advocacy Highlights
The Section has been busy participating in various advocacy initiatives including the following contributions:
- Working on a submission on the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) (ongoing)
- Comments on draft consent guidelines from the Commission d’accès à l’information (CAI) (available in French only) (June 2023)
- Joint submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology regarding Bill C-42, Canada Business Corporations Act amendments (beneficial ownership registry) (June 2023)
- Appearance before the Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs (Bill C-47) regarding the Customs Act amendments (May 2023)
- Consultation on “Strengthening Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime”
- Submissions to the Standing Committee on Finance, House of Commons and the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Senate of Canada regarding Economic Sanctions, Division 10 of Part 4 of Bill C-47, Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1. (May 2023)
- Joint submission by the CBA End of Life Working Group on Delay for Medical Assistance in Dying Where Sole Underlying Condition is a Mental Illness (April 2023)
- Submission to Minister of Justice and Minister of ISED re Bill C-27 – Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022 (October 2022)
Privacy and access law is very active, so the work of the Section is more relevant than ever. If you would like to be involved, please let us know!
Thank you,