Appointment of Commissioner of Competition March 07, 2019 The CBA congratulates Matthew Boswell on his appointment as Commissioner of Competition.
Bill C-69 — Impact Assessment Act March 05, 2019 The CBA comments on how changes to Bill C-69's Impact Assessment Act address its recommendations to strengthen the new process and respect the rights of Indigenous peoples.
Income Tax Act — Definition of Public Corporation March 04, 2019 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee wants to change the Income Tax Act definition of public corporation to avoid inappropriate tax results in public M&A "going private" transactions.
Supreme Court Hearings Outside Ottawa February 04, 2019 The CBA supports a principled approach to occasional SCC sittings outside Ottawa and outlines several factors to consider.
Ineligibility and Suspension Policy (Integrity Regime) December 04, 2018 The CBA comments on changes to the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy and cautions against new offences making a supplier ineligible from doing business with the government.
GST/HST Holding Corporation Rules September 28, 2018 The CBA comments on GST/HST rules for holding corporations and recommends expanding the rules to other types of investment vehicles such as partnerships or trusts.
Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory System - Draft Prospectus and Related Registration Exemptions August 21, 2018 The CBA says an harmonized approach to the Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory System's prospectus and related registration exemptions will ensure consistency across jurisdictions
Immunity and Leniency Programs July 20, 2018 The CBA comments on proposed changes to the Competition Bureau's Immunity and Leniency Programs.
Market Studies Information Bulletin June 29, 2018 The CBA expresses concern with broad-based market studies, including the Competition Bureau’s authority to conduct them, their value, strain on resources and burdens on private parties.