Bill C-69 — Impact Assessment Act April 26, 2018 The CBA comments on Impact Assessment Act in Bill C-69, to strengthen the new environmental assessment process and respect for the rights of Indigenous peoples.
Model Rules on Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing — Amendments April 03, 2018 The CBA comments on proposed amendments to the Federation of Law Societies of Canada model rules on anti-money laundering (cash transactions, client identification and verification) and on a proposed new rule (trust accounts).
Modernization of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act March 09, 2018 The CBA and CBA-PEI respond to a consultation about solicitor-client privilege in the context of access to information and privacy legislation in Prince Edward Island.
Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness feedback on revised tax proposals February 22, 2018 The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness remains concerned with changes to income splitting rules and upcoming changes to passive investments. The Coalition continues to recommend a comprehensive review of Canada's income tax system.
Appointments to Canadian International Trade Tribunal February 13, 2018 The CBA says vacancies on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal put Canada's ability to meet its international trade responsibilities at risk.
Retroactive Change to Taxable Benefits February 06, 2018 The CBA entreats the Canada Revenue Agency not to retroactively apply changes to administrative policies for the calculation of a taxable benefit.
Federal Cannabis Regulation January 23, 2018 The CBA comments on a proposed approach to federal cannabis regulations and urges an opportunity for public comment on draft regulations.
Competition Bureau Immunity Program January 23, 2018 The CBA says proposed changes to the Competition Bureau's Immunity Program will increase burden on applicants and could undermine a crucial enforcement tool.
Canada’s Reports on United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child January 15, 2018 The CBA offers guidance on the template for Canada's next report to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child.
Bill C-58 — Solicitor-Client Privilege December 20, 2017 The CBA says Bill C-58 should not allow the Information and Privacy Commissioners to review records subject to solicitor-client privilege.