Medical Assistance in Dying October 04, 2019 The CBA supports a ruling that some restrictions on the eligibility to medical assistance in dying are unconstitutional and encourages the federal government to work with provinces and territories to ensure eligibility is aligned with SCC guidance.
Income Tax Act — Employee Stock Option Amendments September 13, 2019 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on technical aspects of draft legislation to amend the employee stock option rules as announced in Budget 2019
Transfers of Information for Processing August 28, 2019 The CBA says a proposed change in the Privacy Commissioner’s position on transfers of information for processing could introduce uncertainty in the law and be inconsistent with PIPEDA.
Online Filing of Application for Registered Status T2050 August 08, 2019 The CBA appreciates Canada Revenue Agency's new on-line filing system for charities' registration applications, and offers suggestions and assistance to deal with problems practitioners are experiencing with the new system.
Draft Legislative Proposals Supporting the Conversion of Health and Welfare Trusts to Employee Life and Health Trusts July 31, 2019 The CBA comments on Finance Canada’s Draft Legislative Proposals Supporting the Conversion of Health and Welfare Trusts and offers suggestions for improvement.
Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector July 11, 2019 The CBA expresses its appreciation for the work of the Special Senate Committee on the charitable sector.
Making Access to Justice an Election Priority June 11, 2019 The CBA is asking party leaders to show leadership on access to justice, by dedicating federal legal aid funding; and adopting guiding principles for a national, integrated system of public legal assistance.
Income Tax Act — Foreign Affiliate Dumping, Derivative Forward Agreement and Transfer Pricing Amendments May 24, 2019 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee comments on foreign affiliate dumping, derivative forward agreement and transfer pricing amendments announced in the 2019 Federal Budget.
Bill C-97 — Part 4, Division 26 – Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act May 16, 2019 The CBA comments on new prompt payment and adjudication legislation for the construction industry.
Income Tax Act — Employee Stock Option Changes Announced in 2019 Federal Budget May 14, 2019 The Joint Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Professional Accountants of Canada Taxation Committee raises general questions and concerns about changes to the tax deduction for employee stock options announced in the 2019 Federal Budget.