Bill C-51 — Criminal Code: Sexual Assault amendments October 30, 2017 The CBA cautions that Bill C-51 will not improve justice for either complainants or accused in sexual assault cases, and highlights sections likely to attract constitutional scrutiny.
Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness — Proposed Tax Proposals for Private Corporations October 12, 2017 The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness, of which the CBA is a member, asks again that the government set aside tax proposals for Canadian Controlled Private Corporations in favour of a comprehensive review of Canadian tax policy.
Income Tax Act – Billed-Basis Accounting: Potential Impact on Access to Justice October 12, 2017 The CBA welcomes a longer phase-in period to eliminate billed-basis accounting in the Income Tax Act, but reiterates concerns and recommendations to ensure the proposal does not hinder access to justice.
Medical Assistance in Dying October 06, 2017 The CBA responds to the Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying, tasked with examining issues about requests by mature minors, advance requests, and requests where mental illness is the sole underlying medical condition.
Immigration and Refugee Legal Aid Services October 02, 2017 The CBA calls for more legal aid for immigration and refugee matters in Canada, in light of reduced funding and service suspension in several jurisdictions.
Bill C-45 — Cannabis Act September 27, 2017 The CBA urges that criminal offences for cannabis follow the models for regulated substances like tobacco and alcohol.
Bill C-46– Impaired Driving Act September 18, 2017 The CBA urges caution in amending the Criminal Code to address drug and alcohol impaired driving.
Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness letter on proposed tax proposals August 31, 2017 The CBA joins the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness —a unified voice to oppose federal government’s tax proposals for incorporated small businesses.
Criminal Blood Alcohol Concentration August 04, 2017 The CBA cautions that lowering the criminal blood alcohol concentration will not detect impaired drivers, and could result in court delays.
Independence of the Judiciary in Poland July 25, 2017 The CBA urges the Government of Canada to encourage judicial independence in Poland.