The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) says that clear criteria for safe injection sites are a good idea but Bill C-2, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act amendments, would instead create almost insurmountable barriers to establishing or maintaining those sites. “There is no public policy justification for adding to the suffering of a vulnerable population, of people who … Read more
The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) welcomes Bill C-32, Victims Bill of Rights Act, calling it an important step for victims of crime. s a whole it is a responsible piece of legislation,” said Eric Gottardi, chair of the CBA’s National Criminal Law Section. He notes that the bill would generally enhance victims’ involvement in the criminal justice … Read more
The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) said that Bill C-36, An Act respecting the protection of communities and victims of exploitation, federal response to the Supreme Court of Canada in the Canada (Attorney General) v. Bedford, may stumble on constitutional issues. “Bill C-36 creates various measures that at first seem to comply with key aspects of the judgment Bedford,” said Ian Carter, executive … Read more
The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) said reform is needed to improve the selection process of justices to the Supreme Court of Canada that would see the creation of a judicial advisory committee to vet nominees, similar to the system in place for appointments to the lower courts. That advisory committee, said the CBA, would serve … Read more
The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) says reform is needed to improve the selection process of justices to the Supreme Court of Canada that would see the creation of a judicial advisory committee to vet nominees, similar to the system in place for appointments to the lower courts. “The CBA is proposing an open, transparent and de-politicized … Read more
The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) said reform is needed to improve the selection process of justices to the Supreme Court of Canada. CBA president Fred Headon will outline the association’s plan in a speech at the CBA’s 2014 National Constitutional and Human Rights Conference, Friday, June 27 at 4:30 pm. Also speaking at the conference is … Read more
The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) said that Bill C-13, Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act, needs amending to ensure that only true “cyberbullying” will be prosecuted, and that Canadians’ privacy interests are protected when data is seized. “The CBA supports the intention underlying both aspects of the bill – protecting young people from online bullying and … Read more
A new report released by the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) calls on the legal community, politicians and the public to become engaged and make a difference in redressing the imbalance in a world “thick in law but thin in legal resources.” The CBA’s Access to Justice Committee has been wrestling with this issue since September … Read more
Nominations are being sought for the Canadian Bar Association's (CBA) Stephen Hanson Awards for Excellence in Journalism (formerly the Justicia Awards). The awards recognize outstanding broadcast and print or online journalism that fosters public awareness and understanding of the Canadian justice system. Entries are evaluated on accuracy, originality, effectiveness in explaining legal issues to the … Read more
The Canadian Bar Association said it supports Bill S-14, Fighting Foreign Corruption Act, applauding the government’s efforts to strengthen the current Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA). The association favours adding “nationality” jurisdiction to the legislation. While the previous law was designed to curb corruption outside of Canada, the lack of explicit nationality jurisdiction meant … Read more
