Some lysis and elution buffers needs CaCl2 'cause the co-factor Ca+2 is necesary for the well function and the arrengement of the terciary structure of some proteins (calmodulin and others).
I agree with you Felipe, if it is Ca binding protein we can add them, (ZnCl2 for Zn containing protein), but for the purification of GST-fusion protein CaCl1(10mM!!) was recommended! I feel it is little to high and I am afraid that the protein may get precipitated due to the Calcium!