Bill S-245 — Citizenship Act Amendments March 06, 2023 The CBA recommends improvements to Bill S-245, which would amend the Citizenship Act to permit certain persons who lost their Canadian citizenship to regain it.
Bill S 8 — IRPA, IRPR, Citizenship Act and Emergencies Act Amendments: March 01, 2023 The CBA comments on Bill S-8, Immigration and Refugee Protection Act amendments to strengthen the Canadian sanctions regime for inadmissible foreign nationals.
Income Tax Act — Income Tax Regulations (Technical Amendments) February 16, 2023 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on technical Income Tax Act amendments on foreign affiliate share-for-share exchanges, amalgamations and foreign accrual property income.Titre
HIV non-disclosure public consultation February 15, 2023 The CBA comments on proposed criminal law reforms on HIV non-disclosure.
Pilot Project on Work Hours for International Students February 14, 2023 The CBA suggests improvements to the pilot project lifting the 20-hour-per-week cap on off-campus work hours for international students.
Hague Conference on Private International Law Parentage and Surrogacy Project February 10, 2023 The CBA comments on the Report of the Hague Experts’ Group on Parentage and International Surrogacy Arrangements and encourages further work by the Hague Conference on Private International Law.
Bill C-9 — Judges Act Amendments – Conduct Review Process February 08, 2023 The CBA urges the Justice Minister to amend Bill C-9 to add an intermediate level of appeal from a final decision of the Canadian Judicial Council to the Federal Court of Appeal.
CRA Grants to Non-Qualified Donees February 06, 2023 The CBA comments on Canada Revenue Agency’s draft guidance on grants to non-qualified donees to improve its accessibility and application to the charitable sector.
Nomination au Tribunal des revendications particulières February 06, 2023 (Available in French only) The CBA asks the Justice Minister to fill a vacancy on the Specific Claims Tribunal with needed expertise in civil law.
Temporary Resident Status for Visitors February 01, 2023 The CBA suggests how Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada can clarify the interpretation of Temporary Resident Status in Visitor Records.