Tax Proposals for Private Corporations — Protecting Past Passive Investments May 25, 2018 The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness continues to recommend measures to alleviate the burden of new passive income rules on businesses.
Reviewing Canada's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime May 11, 2018 The CBA responds to a Finance Canada consultation on Canada's anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regime.
Bill C-45, Cannabis Act May 01, 2018 The CBA supports many changes made to Bill C-45 – the Cannabis Act – in the House of Commons, but reiterates its concerns about the Bill’s excessive reliance on the criminal law outside of the regulatory framework.
Bill C-66 — Expungement of Historically Unjust Convictions Act April 30, 2018 The CBA supports the goal of Bill C-66 (Expungement of Historically Unjust Convictions Act ) to create a procedure for expunging convictions for consensual sexual activity between same-sex persons, and suggests improvements to the bill.
Bill C-45, Cannabis Act April 17, 2018 The CBA supports many changes made to Bill C-45 – the Cannabis Act – in the House of Commons, but reiterates its concerns about the Bill’s excessive reliance on the criminal law outside of the regulatory framework.
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).
Statutory Review of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act March 23, 2018 The CBA reiterates that lawyers must not be forced to breach their client’s privilege to assist the government in combatting money laundering.
Bill C-46 — Criminal Code Amendments (offences relating to conveyances) February 27, 2018 The CBA urges caution in amending the Criminal Code to address drug and alcohol impaired driving. The CBA also notes the implications of the Bill on immigration law.
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.
Protection of LGBTI2S Human Rights February 16, 2018 Resolution passed at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Bar Association